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Every 6-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.
Below is a snapshot of 225 dictionary matches (200 shown), averaging 6 letters and 8.4 Scrabble points.
At 225 words, this list covers common playable words alongside lesser-known entries accepted in competitive Scrabble. High-value letter density matters: roughly 20 results here include at least one premium tile worth 8–10 points on its own. Watch for recurring suffixes like -ES, -IC, -IA, -LES when planning hooks and parallel plays. The highest-scoring word shown is anezeh at 18 points. 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. Words with Friends shares most of these entries; the average score of 8.4 points reflects standard tile values without board multipliers. With a vowel ratio of 0.45, 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.
Premium letters drive the top of this list. Prioritise words with Q, X, Z, J, or K when double- and triple-letter squares are open — raw tile value here often exceeds 15 points before multipliers. About 10% 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 ANEZEH, longest ANEZEH. Build mnemonics around those two before expanding into the full 225 matches. Average Scrabble value here is 8.4 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.
Showing top 200 of 225 matches, sorted by length and Scrabble score.
For crossword fill-ins, sorted length groups help you spot the exact slot size before checking crossing letters.
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