19 Words Starting With AH
The prefix AH appears in 19 words, from 2-letter words up to 11 letters. The biggest cluster is 4-letter words with 4 entries. Average word length: 5.2 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 AH: AHISTORICAL (16 pts), AHCHOO (14 pts), AHISTORIC (14 pts), AHIMSAS (12 pts), AHIMSA (11 pts). The shortest is AH (2 letters) and the longest is AHISTORICAL (11 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words ending in ZEN.
Notable words: AHED — to say ah [v].; AHEAD — further on [adv].; AHCHOO — expressing a sneeze [interj].; AHIMSAS — in Hindu philosophy, the principle of noninjury to living beings [n]. Browse words starting with VAW for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that starts with AH?
AHISTORICAL scores 16 points. Runner-up: AHCHOO at 14 points. See words ending in DE for more high-value options.
How many words start with AH?
Our dictionary has 19 words that start with AH. They range from 2 to 11 letters, with 4-letter words being the most common (4).
What is the shortest word that starts with AH?
AH at just 2 letters. It means: an interjection expressing surprise, joy etc.