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3-Letter Words Ending with A

There are 39 three-letter words that end with A. Some common examples include aba, aga, and aha, which can be useful for word game enthusiasts like Scrabble players. Less common words like wha and yea also fit the criteria. For those looking to improve their vocabulary or enhance their wordplay skills, knowing these short words can be beneficial.

3-Letter Words (39)

  • QUA 12 · 13
  • ZOA 12 · 12
  • WHA 9 · 8
  • PYA 8 · 8
  • KEA 7 · 7
  • KOA 7 · 7
  • OKA 7 · 7
  • SKA 7 · 7
  • AHA 6 · 5
  • AVA 6 · 7
  • AWA 6 · 6
  • OVA 6 · 7
  • RYA 6 · 5
  • SHA 6 · 5
  • TWA 6 · 6
  • VIA 6 · 7
  • YEA 6 · 5
  • ABA 5 · 6
  • AMA 5 · 6
  • BAA 5 · 6
  • BOA 5 · 6
  • BRA 5 · 6
  • MOA 5 · 6
  • OCA 5 · 6
  • PEA 5 · 6
  • PIA 5 · 6
  • SPA 5 · 6
  • AGA 4 · 5
  • GOA 4 · 5
  • ALA 3 · 4
  • ANA 3 · 4
  • ERA 3 · 3
  • ETA 3 · 3
  • LEA 3 · 4
  • ORA 3 · 3
  • RIA 3 · 3
  • SEA 3 · 3
  • TEA 3 · 3
  • UTA 3 · 4

Frequently Asked Questions

How many 3-letter words start with A?
There are exactly 39 three-letter words that end with the letter A in the ENABLE dictionary. For example, ABA and ALA meet this criterion.
Are these valid in Scrabble?
Yes, all the 3-letter words ending with A listed on this page are valid in Scrabble, as they are derived from the ENABLE dictionary which underlies the Official Tournament and Club Word List (TWL).
Are these valid in Words With Friends?
Yes, since Words With Friends uses an ENABLE-derived list of words, all the 3-letter words ending with A listed on this page are also valid in Words With Friends.
Can I use these words in Wordle?
No, Wordle is designed for five-letter words only; therefore, none of the three-letter words listed here can be used in a game of Wordle.
What's an effective strategy to make the most of 3-letter A-words in Scrabble or Words With Friends?
Since AHA and YEA are both high-scoring words due to their triple-word score potential, it may be beneficial to focus on placing these words strategically on double- or triple-word score squares.

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