19 Words Starting With AA
The prefix AA appears in 19 words, from 2-letter words up to 10 letters. The biggest cluster is 3-letter words with 3 entries. Average word length: 5.8 letters.
A ranks among the top three starting letters in English. Many fundamental words — verbs of action, articles, adjectives — begin here.
Highest-scoring Scrabble plays that start with AA: AARDVARKS (17 pts), AARDWOLVES (17 pts), AARDVARK (16 pts), AARDWOLF (15 pts), AARRGHH (14 pts). The shortest is AA (2 letters) and the longest is AARDWOLVES (10 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words ending in ZE.
Notable words: AAHS — to exclaim in surprise [v].; AAHED — to exclaim in surprise [v].; AAHING — to exclaim in surprise [v].; AARRGHH — used to express disgust [interj]. Browse words starting with LOT for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that starts with AA?
AARDVARKS scores 17 points. Runner-up: AARDWOLVES at 17 points. See words ending in SIR for more high-value options.
How many words start with AA?
Our dictionary has 19 words that start with AA. They range from 2 to 10 letters, with 3-letter words being the most common (3).
What is the shortest word that starts with AA?
AA at just 2 letters.