Last Updated: May 2026

6-Letter Words Starting With A

All 828 six-letter words in the 172,823-word ENABLE dictionary that start with the letter A. Scrabble point values are shown next to each word.

The 828 words starting with A are sorted alphabetically. Use Ctrl+F (or tap and hold on mobile) to search for a specific word on this page.

A tiles are worth 1 point each. The letter A appears in over 46 percent of Wordle answers.

Strong word game starters beginning with A: AUDIO, AROSE, ALONE.

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All 6-letter words starting with A (828)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The ENABLE word list contains 828 six-letter words starting with the letter A. These range from common everyday words to rare terms useful in Scrabble and Spelling Bee. Each word below includes its Scrabble point value so you can identify high-scoring plays at a glance.

The highest-scoring 6-letter words beginning with A combine high-value tiles (J=8, X=8, Q=10, Z=10) with common board positions. A tiles are worth 1 point each. The letter A appears in over 46 percent of Wordle answers. Look for words that hook onto existing tiles on the board to maximize your score with a single play.

Wordle answers are always exactly 5 letters, so 6-letter words are never direct Wordle answers. However, 6-letter words are valuable for Spelling Bee, Scrabble, Words With Friends, Wordscapes, and many other word games. If you are playing Wordle, use the 5-Letter Words Starting With A page or the Wordle Helper instead.