6-Letter Words Starting With A
Every 6-letter word in our dictionary that begins with A. This length-locked prefix list is narrower than our general “words starting with A” hub, so you can study exact slot sizes without wading through longer entries.
Below is a snapshot of 2,084 dictionary matches (200 shown), averaging 6 letters and 15.3 Scrabble points.
- Total words
- 2,084
- Avg length
- 6 letters
- Avg Scrabble score
- 15.3 pts
- Highest scoring
- ajimez (24 pts)
- Longest word
- ajimez (6 letters)
- High-value letter words
- 145(73%)
- Words containing Q, X, Z, J, K (8–10 pt tiles)
About this word list
Our dictionary returns 2,084 matches — a deep pool for anagram practice, crossword solving, and vocabulary building. This list includes 145 words with high-value letters like Q, X, or Z — prime targets for premium squares on a Scrabble board. Watch for recurring suffixes like -ED, -ES, -IC, -IZE when planning hooks and parallel plays. Top scorer: ajimez (24 pts). Average Scrabble value across the list is 15.3 points per word. Wordle players can use this list to build a mental model of valid pattern words before guessing — especially when narrowing by known greens and yellows. 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 0.44, this list skews consonant-heavy — keep extra vowels on your rack when targeting these words.
Try the Pattern Finder → for combined filters like starts-with, ends-with, include/exclude letters, and exact length.
Strategy & study tips
A deep result pool supports spaced repetition — study one length bucket per day rather than cramming the full scroll in a single sitting. About 73% 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. Average Scrabble value here is 15.3 points — use that as a floor for acceptable plays when board space is tight. Average Scrabble value here is 15.3 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.
- AJIMEZ (6 letters, 24 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- AZAZEL (6 letters, 24 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- AVIJJA (6 letters, 23 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry.
- AJENJO (6 letters, 20 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry.
- AKAZGA (6 letters, 20 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- ALKOXY (6 letters, 20 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- AFFIXT (6 letters, 19 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- AFFLUX (6 letters, 19 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
Word list
Showing top 200 of 2,084 matches, sorted by length and Scrabble score.
6-letter words
- ajimez24 pts
- azazel24 pts
- avijja23 pts
- ajenjo20 pts
- akazga20 pts
- alkoxy20 pts
- affixt19 pts
- afflux19 pts
- apozem19 pts
- aquake19 pts
- azygos19 pts
- akcheh18 pts
- amazed18 pts
- anezeh18 pts
- anywhy18 pts
- arzava18 pts
- arzawa18 pts
- aveloz18 pts
- azoths18 pts
- abject17 pts
- ablaze17 pts
- abrazo17 pts
- acheck17 pts
- acquit17 pts
- acraze17 pts
- affich17 pts
- agazed17 pts
- amazer17 pts
- amazes17 pts
- amazia17 pts
- amazon17 pts
- amplex17 pts
- approx17 pts
- athymy17 pts
- axhead17 pts
- axlike17 pts
- axweed17 pts
- azimin17 pts
- azonic17 pts
- azotic17 pts
- azteca17 pts
- aztecs17 pts
- achech16 pts
- adaize16 pts
- adject16 pts
- admixt16 pts
- agnize16 pts
- ajivas16 pts
- ajowan16 pts
- alfaje16 pts
- alloxy16 pts
- apexed16 pts
- aquage16 pts
- aroxyl16 pts
- ashkey16 pts
- atoxyl16 pts
- atwixt16 pts
- axwise16 pts
- axwort16 pts
- azande16 pts
- azides16 pts
- azoted16 pts
- azured16 pts
- abbacy15 pts
- abjure15 pts
- abkary15 pts
- abkhas15 pts
- acajou15 pts
- accupy15 pts
- achkan15 pts
- achoke15 pts
- ackeys15 pts
- acknew15 pts
- acknow15 pts
- adjiga15 pts
- aequor15 pts
- affray15 pts
- afshah15 pts
- aizoon15 pts
- alazor15 pts
- alexic15 pts
- alezan15 pts
- aljama15 pts
- aljoba15 pts
- alonzo15 pts
- alteza15 pts
- ambach15 pts
- amixia15 pts
- amphib15 pts
- anaqua15 pts
- anoxic15 pts
- anyhow15 pts
- anyway15 pts
- apexes15 pts
- aquate15 pts
- aquila15 pts
- aquose15 pts
- arrtez15 pts
- artize15 pts
- asquat15 pts
- assize15 pts
- ataxic15 pts
- atazir15 pts
- atoxic15 pts
- auspex15 pts
- avikom15 pts
- avowry15 pts
- awheft15 pts
- awreck15 pts
- axeman15 pts
- axemen15 pts
- axenic15 pts
- axioms15 pts
- axonic15 pts
- aythya15 pts
- azalea15 pts
- azilut15 pts
- azines15 pts
- aziola15 pts
- azlons15 pts
- azoles15 pts
- azolla15 pts
- azonal15 pts
- azores15 pts
- azotea15 pts
- azotes15 pts
- azotin15 pts
- azrael15 pts
- azures15 pts
- abayah14 pts
- ablock14 pts
- accumb14 pts
- achafe14 pts
- ackman14 pts
- ackmen14 pts
- acrock14 pts
- actify14 pts
- adhaka14 pts
- adieux14 pts
- adjoin14 pts
- adjure14 pts
- adjust14 pts
- adjute14 pts
- adnexa14 pts
- advoke14 pts
- affect14 pts
- affirm14 pts
- affrap14 pts
- aguaji14 pts
- agujon14 pts
- ahchoo14 pts
- ajugas14 pts
- akeake14 pts
- akhund14 pts
- akimbo14 pts
- albify14 pts
- alkyds14 pts
- alphyl14 pts
- alphyn14 pts
- amphid14 pts
- amucks14 pts
- apathy14 pts
- aphony14 pts
- aphtha14 pts
- archly14 pts
- asmack14 pts
- avichi14 pts
- avouch14 pts
- awaked14 pts
- awatch14 pts
- awhape14 pts
- axised14 pts
- axseed14 pts
- axunge14 pts
- abacay13 pts
- abbaye13 pts
- abbeys13 pts
- abbrev13 pts
- ablach13 pts
- abmhos13 pts
- abohms13 pts
- absmho13 pts
- absohm13 pts
- abysms13 pts
- accloy13 pts
- achape13 pts
- achime13 pts
- acracy13 pts
- acuchi13 pts
- advisy13 pts
- affied13 pts
- affing13 pts
- afford13 pts
- afghan13 pts
- ajoint13 pts
- ajoure13 pts
- akasha13 pts
- akawai13 pts
- akeley13 pts
- akhara13 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 2,084 words matching this pattern. The average length is 6 letters and the average Scrabble score is 15.3 points. The highest-scoring entry shown is ajimez (24 pts).
- Are there high-scoring words in this list?
- 145 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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