5 Letter Words Starting With A
There are 717 5 letter words starting with A. The highest scoring in Scrabble is ABUZZ at 25 points, ahead of AZYGY at 21. 54 contain a J, Q, X or Z.
The List
There are 717 5 letter words with A as the first letter. The highest scoring is ABUZZ at 25 points in Scrabble. 281 carry three or more vowels, which makes them useful for dumping a vowel-clogged rack.
Most common words first, then the rest A to Z.
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Common 5 Letter Words Starting With A And What They Mean
The most familiar words on this page and what they mean. Tap any word for its full entry, score and anagrams.
- ABOUT adverb (of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
- AFTER adverb happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
- AGAIN adverb anew
- ABOVE adverb (in writing) at an earlier place
- AUDIO noun the audible part of a transmitted signal
- AREAS noun form of AREA: a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
- ADDED verb form of ADD: make an addition (to)
- ADULT noun a fully developed person from maturity onward
- ALONG adverb with a forward motion
- ALBUM noun one or more recordings issued together
Definitions from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.