4-Letter Words Starting With AN
Every 4-letter word in our dictionary that begins with AN. This length-locked prefix list is narrower than our general “words starting with AN” hub, so you can study exact slot sizes without wading through longer entries.
This page summarises 38 valid words — mean length 4, mean score 4.9.
- Total words
- 38
- Avg length
- 4 letters
- Avg Scrabble score
- 4.9 pts
- Highest scoring
- anax (11 pts)
- Longest word
- anax (4 letters)
- High-value letter words
- 2(5%)
- Words containing Q, X, Z, J, K (8–10 pt tiles)
About this word list
With 38 valid entries, this is one of the larger curated lists on unscrambletools.com, sorted by length and Scrabble score for quick scanning. Among these entries, 2 contain rare tiles that can dramatically boost your score when played on double- or triple-letter squares. Common endings in this list include -AL, -AM, -AN, -NAL — patterns that let you extend words already on the board. For quick wins, prioritise anax (11 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 0.48, this list favours vowel-rich racks.
Try the Pattern Finder → for combined filters like starts-with, ends-with, include/exclude letters, and exact length.
Strategy & study tips
This list skews vowel-heavy, which helps when your rack is consonant-clogged — parallel plays and two-letter hooks become easier because many entries already carry A, E, I, O, or U. About 5% 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 ANAX, longest ANAX. Build mnemonics around those two before expanding into the full 38 matches. Average Scrabble value here is 4.9 points — use that as a floor for acceptable plays when board space is tight.
Top words preview
Scrabble-focused summaries for high-value entries (not full dictionary definitions). Tap a word for score breakdowns and anagrams.
- ANAX (4 letters, 11 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- ANKH (4 letters, 11 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- ANDY (4 letters, 8 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- ANAY (4 letters, 7 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry.
- ANEW (4 letters, 7 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry.
- ANAM (4 letters, 6 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry.
- ANBA (4 letters, 6 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry.
- ANIM (4 letters, 6 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry.
Word list
4-letter words
- anax11 pts
- ankh11 pts
- andy8 pts
- anay7 pts
- anew7 pts
- anam6 pts
- anba6 pts
- anim6 pts
- anda5 pts
- ande5 pts
- andi5 pts
- ands5 pts
- anga5 pts
- ango5 pts
- anal4 pts
- anan4 pts
- anas4 pts
- anat4 pts
- anes4 pts
- anet4 pts
- anil4 pts
- anis4 pts
- anna4 pts
- anne4 pts
- anni4 pts
- anno4 pts
- anoa4 pts
- anon4 pts
- anre4 pts
- ansa4 pts
- ansi4 pts
- ansu4 pts
- anta4 pts
- ante4 pts
- anti4 pts
- ants4 pts
- antu4 pts
- anus4 pts
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Frequently asked questions
- How is this different from “words starting with”?
- The general starting-with hub includes every length. This page locks word size (e.g. only 5-letter words starting with S), which matches Wordle and crossword slots more closely.
- How many words match this pattern?
- Our dictionary contains 38 words matching this pattern. The average length is 4 letters and the average Scrabble score is 4.9 points. The highest-scoring entry shown is anax (11 pts).
- Are there high-scoring words in this list?
- 2 words in this sample include premium letters (Q, X, Z, J, or K). These are strong candidates for double- and triple-letter square plays in Scrabble.
- Is this page useful for Wordle?
- Yes. Wordle uses 5-letter words, so length-filtered lists and pattern pages help you validate guesses and build a mental dictionary of allowed combinations before you play.
- Are these valid Scrabble words?
- Yes. Results are drawn from a standard English word list that aligns closely with the official Scrabble dictionary. All displayed words are accepted in competitive Scrabble play.
- Can I use these words in Words with Friends?
- Most Scrabble-valid words are also legal in Words with Friends. The two games use slightly different word lists, but the overlap is large. Use this list as a solid starting point for either game.
- How are the point scores calculated?
- Scores are the raw sum of standard Scrabble letter values (A=1, B=3, C=3, D=2 … Z=10) without board multipliers. Higher-scoring words contain rarer letters like Q, X, or Z.
- Can I combine multiple pattern filters?
- Yes. Use the Pattern Finder to combine starts-with, ends-with, contains, exact length, include letters, and exclude letters in a single search — the same engine that powers these curated lists.
- How many words are in the dictionary?
- The dictionary contains over 350 000 English words, covering everything from common 2-letter words to rare 15-letter entries, with proper nouns and abbreviations excluded.
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