5-letter words starting with A
There are 717 5-letter words that start with A. This is one of the most searched word patterns because it matches both crossword clues and the opening letter of a Wordle guess. A is the most common word-starting letter in English, so the list is long and covers everything from short board plays to fifteen-letter monsters.
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Every 5-letter word starting with A is listed below with its Scrabble score. Popular picks include aahed, aalii, aargh, aarti and abaca. Set the Starts filter on the solver to A and a length of 5 to match your own tiles.
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5-letter words starting with A (717)
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Frequently asked questions
How many 5-letter words start with A?
Our list has 717 words that are 5 letters long and begin with A.
What is a good 5-letter word starting with A for Wordle?
AAHED is a common 5-letter word starting with A and a reasonable Wordle guess. Pick one with varied, common letters to test more of the alphabet.