Browse all 847 valid 5-letter words that begin with A.
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Perfect for Wordle, Scrabble, and word games.
847 total words
Valid in Scrabble TWL & SOWPODS
Includes Wordle answers
Scores up to 25 pts
Share of dictionary~8%
Common patternsAL-, AR-, AN-, AU-
Pro tipAROSE and AUDIO cover all 5 vowels — ideal Wordle openers.
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ABHOR
ABHOR
10 pts · 5 letters
ABIDE
ABIDE
8 pts · 5 letters
ABODE
ABODE
8 pts · 5 letters
ABORT
ABORT
7 pts · 5 letters
ABOUT
ABOUT
7 pts · 5 letters
ABOVE
ABOVE
10 pts · 5 letters
ABUSE
ABUSE
7 pts · 5 letters
ABUZZ
ABUZZ
25 pts · 5 letters
ACUTE
ACUTE
7 pts · 5 letters
ADEPT
ADEPT
8 pts · 5 letters
ADMIT
ADMIT
8 pts · 5 letters
ADOBE
ADOBE
8 pts · 5 letters
ADOPT
ADOPT
8 pts · 5 letters
ADORE
ADORE
6 pts · 5 letters
ADORN
ADORN
6 pts · 5 letters
ADULT
ADULT
6 pts · 5 letters
AFIRE
AFIRE
8 pts · 5 letters
AFOOT
AFOOT
8 pts · 5 letters
AFTER
AFTER
8 pts · 5 letters
AGAIN
AGAIN
6 pts · 5 letters
AGAVE
AGAVE
9 pts · 5 letters
AGILE
AGILE
6 pts · 5 letters
AGLOW
AGLOW
9 pts · 5 letters
AGONY
AGONY
9 pts · 5 letters
AGREE
AGREE
6 pts · 5 letters
AHEAD
AHEAD
9 pts · 5 letters
ALARM
ALARM
7 pts · 5 letters
ALBUM
ALBUM
9 pts · 5 letters
ALERT
ALERT
5 pts · 5 letters
ALGAE
ALGAE
6 pts · 5 letters
ALIEN
ALIEN
5 pts · 5 letters
ALIGN
ALIGN
6 pts · 5 letters
ALIKE
ALIKE
9 pts · 5 letters
ALIVE
ALIVE
8 pts · 5 letters
ALKYD
ALKYD
13 pts · 5 letters
ALLEY
ALLEY
8 pts · 5 letters
ALLOW
ALLOW
8 pts · 5 letters
ALOFT
ALOFT
8 pts · 5 letters
ALONE
ALONE
5 pts · 5 letters
ALONG
ALONG
6 pts · 5 letters
ALOUD
ALOUD
6 pts · 5 letters
ALPHA
ALPHA
10 pts · 5 letters
ALTAR
ALTAR
5 pts · 5 letters
ALTER
ALTER
5 pts · 5 letters
AMAZE
AMAZE
16 pts · 5 letters
AMBER
AMBER
9 pts · 5 letters
AMBLE
AMBLE
9 pts · 5 letters
AMONG
AMONG
8 pts · 5 letters
AMOUR
AMOUR
7 pts · 5 letters
AMPLE
AMPLE
9 pts · 5 letters
AMUSE
AMUSE
7 pts · 5 letters
ANEAR
ANEAR
5 pts · 5 letters
ANGEL
ANGEL
6 pts · 5 letters
ANGER
ANGER
6 pts · 5 letters
ANGLE
ANGLE
6 pts · 5 letters
ANGRY
ANGRY
9 pts · 5 letters
ANIME
ANIME
7 pts · 5 letters
ANION
ANION
5 pts · 5 letters
ANISE
ANISE
5 pts · 5 letters
ANKLE
ANKLE
9 pts · 5 letters
ANNEX
ANNEX
12 pts · 5 letters
ANNOY
ANNOY
8 pts · 5 letters
ANTIC
ANTIC
7 pts · 5 letters
ANVIL
ANVIL
8 pts · 5 letters
APART
APART
7 pts · 5 letters
APHID
APHID
11 pts · 5 letters
APPLE
APPLE
9 pts · 5 letters
APPLY
APPLY
12 pts · 5 letters
ARBOR
ARBOR
7 pts · 5 letters
ARDOR
ARDOR
6 pts · 5 letters
ARENA
ARENA
5 pts · 5 letters
ARGON
ARGON
6 pts · 5 letters
ARGOT
ARGOT
6 pts · 5 letters
ARGUE
ARGUE
6 pts · 5 letters
ARISE
ARISE
5 pts · 5 letters
ARMOR
ARMOR
7 pts · 5 letters
AROMA
AROMA
7 pts · 5 letters
AROSE
AROSE
5 pts · 5 letters
ARRAY
ARRAY
8 pts · 5 letters
ARSON
ARSON
5 pts · 5 letters
Best 5-Letter Words Starting With A for Wordle
When you know the Wordle answer starts with A, your next guesses should
maximise information gain. The best strategy is to pick words testing the highest-frequency
Wordle letters: E, R, S, T, N, I, O.
ARISE
Tests A, R, I, S, E — five most common Wordle letters. The #1 pick.
AUDIO
Contains 4 vowels (A, U, I, O). Best vowel-scouting word.
AROSE
Tests A, R, O, S, E — zero repeated letters, maximum coverage.
ANGLE
Tests A, N, G, L, E — great for probing consonants after round 1.
ADORE
Covers A, D, O, R, E. Strong mid-game pick for D and O positions.
ATONE
Tests A, T, O, N, E — four common Wordle letters plus T.
The letter A is among the most prolific starting letters for five-letter words, with 847 valid entries in the standard Scrabble dictionary (TWL06 and SOWPODS combined).
Vowel Patterns in A Words
5-letter words starting with A start with a vowel, giving them excellent coverage of the most common Wordle letters from the first position. Look for words that add consonants R, S, T, N to maximise information per guess.
Scrabble Strategy
In Scrabble, the highest-scoring 5-letter words starting with A reach 25 points base value. Words containing Z (10 pts), X (8 pts), J (8 pts), or Q (10 pts) always score highest.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many 5-letter words start with A? +
There are approximately 847 valid 5-letter words starting with A in the standard English Scrabble dictionary (TWL06/SOWPODS).
What is the best 5-letter word starting with A for Wordle? +
ARISE is widely considered one of the strongest Wordle starters beginning with A. Tests A, R, I, S, E — five most common Wordle letters. The #1 pick.
What 5-letter words starting with A score highest in Scrabble? +
The highest-scoring 5-letter Scrabble word starting with A in our database is ABUZZ (25 pts). Words containing Z (10 pts), X (8 pts), J (8 pts), or Q (10 pts) always score highest.
Are there 5-letter words starting with A with no repeated letters? +
Yes — many 5-letter words starting with A contain no repeated letters. These are ideal for Wordle since each letter tests a unique position. Examples include: ARISE, AUDIO, AROSE, ANGLE.
Which 5-letter A-words have appeared as Wordle answers? +
Wordle draws from a curated list of ~2,309 common English words. A-words that have appeared include common everyday vocabulary. Use the filter above to find words matching your current Wordle constraints.