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Every 4-letter word in our dictionary that begins with AB. This length-locked prefix list is narrower than our general “words starting with AB” hub, so you can study exact slot sizes without wading through longer entries.
This page summarises 25 valid words — mean length 4, mean score 7.6.
A compact set of 25 words means you can review the entire list in one sitting and retain more for your next game. Common endings in this list include -AC, -AS, -AY, -BAC — patterns that let you extend words already on the board. For quick wins, prioritise abox (13 pts) — they lead this list on raw tile value. While Wordle uses a smaller answer list, studying broader dictionary patterns here helps you eliminate impossible guesses faster. In tournament Scrabble, knowing word counts and score distributions for common patterns saves seconds per turn — seconds that add up over 30+ games. With a vowel ratio of 0.47, this list favours vowel-rich racks.
Try the Pattern Finder → for combined filters like starts-with, ends-with, include/exclude letters, and exact length.
A compact result set means you can memorise the entire page in one session. Treat each word as high leverage — there is little noise to filter out. About 4% of sampled words include a high-value letter (Q, X, Z, J, or K) — useful when planning premium-square plays.
Prefix-locked length lists train slot-filling for crosswords and Wordle. Start with the highest-scoring opener, then drill hooks that add one letter before the prefix. Anchor words: highest scorer ABOX, longest ABOX. Build mnemonics around those two before expanding into the full 25 matches. Average Scrabble value here is 7.6 points — use that as a floor for acceptable plays when board space is tight.
Scrabble-focused summaries for high-value entries (not full dictionary definitions). Tap a word for score breakdowns and anagrams.
Words with Friends players: treat scores as relative rankings — board bonuses matter more than raw tile sums.
Players who viewed this list also explore: Word Pattern Finder, Crossword Solver, Daily Puzzle Hints, Word Unscrambler, Anagram Solver, Scrabble Score Calculator. Follow the links for adjacent patterns, tools, and per-word score pages.