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3-Letter Words Starting with A

There are numerous 3-letter words starting with A, a staggering total of 71. Some common examples include 'aah', 'aal', and 'aba'. For those who enjoy word games like Scrabble or Words With Friends, knowing these short words can be incredibly useful in filling up spaces on the board. Less familiar options such as 'aze' and 'azo' may also come in handy for players looking to gain a competitive edge. If you're trying to solve puzzles or complete challenges online, having a solid list of 3-letter A-words at your fingertips can make all the difference. By learning these short words, you'll be better equipped to tackle word-based games and activities with confidence.

3-Letter Words (71)

  • ADZ 13 · 13
  • AZO 12 · 12
  • AXE 10 · 10
  • AFF 9 · 9
  • ABY 8 · 8
  • AMP 7 · 9
  • ARK 7 · 7
  • ASK 7 · 7
  • AUK 7 · 8
  • AAH 6 · 5
  • AFT 6 · 6
  • AHA 6 · 5
  • ANY 6 · 6
  • ARF 6 · 6
  • ASH 6 · 5
  • AVA 6 · 7
  • AVE 6 · 7
  • AVO 6 · 7
  • AWA 6 · 6
  • AWE 6 · 6
  • AWL 6 · 7
  • AWN 6 · 7
  • AYE 6 · 5
  • AYS 6 · 5
  • ABA 5 · 6
  • ABO 5 · 6
  • ABS 5 · 6
  • ACE 5 · 6
  • ACT 5 · 6
  • ADD 5 · 5
  • AIM 5 · 6
  • ALB 5 · 7
  • ALP 5 · 7
  • AMA 5 · 6
  • AMI 5 · 6
  • AMU 5 · 7
  • APE 5 · 6
  • APT 5 · 6
  • ARB 5 · 6
  • ARC 5 · 6
  • ARM 5 · 6
  • ASP 5 · 6
  • ADO 4 · 4
  • ADS 4 · 4
  • AGA 4 · 5
  • AGE 4 · 5
  • AGO 4 · 5
  • AID 4 · 4
  • AND 4 · 5
  • AAL 3 · 4
  • AAS 3 · 3
  • AIL 3 · 4
  • AIN 3 · 4
  • AIR 3 · 3
  • AIS 3 · 3
  • AIT 3 · 3
  • ALA 3 · 4
  • ALE 3 · 4
  • ALL 3 · 5
  • ALS 3 · 4
  • ALT 3 · 4
  • ANA 3 · 4
  • ANE 3 · 4
  • ANI 3 · 4
  • ANT 3 · 4
  • ARE 3 · 3
  • ARS 3 · 3
  • ART 3 · 3
  • ASS 3 · 3
  • ATE 3 · 3
  • ATT 3 · 3

Frequently Asked Questions

How many 3-letter words start with A?
There are exactly 71 three-letter words that begin with the letter A, according to the ENABLE Scrabble dictionary.
Are these valid in Scrabble?
Yes, all the 3-letter words starting with A listed on this page are valid in Scrabble, as they are derived from the ENABLE dictionary which underlies the Official Scrabble Players Dictionary (OSPD) and Tournament Word List (TWL).
Are these valid in Words With Friends?
Yes, since Words With Friends uses an ENABLE-derived list of words, all 3-letter words starting with A on this page are also valid in Words With Friends.
Can I use these words in Wordle?
No, because Wordle only accepts 5-letter words and the page lists 3-letter words.
What's a strategy for using high-scoring tiles in three-letter A-words?
Since AAH is one of the highest-scoring words on this list, consider placing it strategically to maximize points, especially if you have an "A" tile that can be used as part of multiple words.

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