How many 4-letter words are starting with "a"?

There are 246 4-letter words starting with "a" in the Extended dictionary.

What's the best-scoring word on this page?

"azym" scores 18 points using standard Scrabble letter values.

What if I have more letters to work with?

Use the Word Finder to search by your exact letters — it supports filtering by length, starting letter, ending letter, and any letters the word must contain.

4-Letter Words Starting with "A"

246 4-letter dictionary words starting with "a" — the highest-scoring is azym at 18 points. Have other letters to work with? Try the Word Finder.

Notable words

azym18 pts
adze14 pts
noun — an edge tool used to cut and shape wood
affy13 pts
apex13 pts
noun — the point on the celestial sphere toward which the sun and solar system appear to be moving relative to the fixed stars
aqua13 pts
noun — a shade of blue tinged with green

All 246 words

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Frequently asked questions

How many 4-letter words are starting with "a"?: There are 246 4-letter words starting with "a" in the Extended dictionary.
What's the best-scoring word on this page?: "azym" scores 18 points using standard Scrabble letter values.
What if I have more letters to work with?: Use the Word Finder to search by your exact letters — it supports filtering by length, starting letter, ending letter, and any letters the word must contain.