How many nine-letter words starting with A are there?

There are 80 nine-letter words that starting with the letter A in the English language. Examples include abandoned, abilities, abstracts, academics, accepting.

How can I use nine-letter words starting with A in Wordle?

When you've confirmed that A is in the first position of the Wordle answer, use this list to find valid guesses. Focus on words with common letters like E, A, R, S, and T to maximise your chances. Good starting guesses from this list include abandoned and abilities.

Are these nine-letter words valid in Scrabble?

Yes, all 80 nine-letter words starting with A on this page are valid for Scrabble and most other word games. They can be played directly or used to extend existing words on the board.

Nine-Letter Words Starting With A

80 words

Looking for nine-letter words beginning with A? We've compiled all 80 valid options. As a vowel, A in the opening position connects well with consonant-heavy tiles on the board. Browse the full list below to find the perfect word for your next game.

Updated February 2026

Tips for Using These Words

• Wordle: While Wordle uses five-letter words, these 9-letter words are useful for other word puzzle games. The letter A in the first position is a common pattern worth practising.
• Scrabble: In Scrabble, words starting with A can be extended with prefixes or suffixes. Check for opportunities to play parallel to existing words for double scoring.
• Crosswords: Use the word list to find answers that fit your clue pattern. Words starting with A are common in crossword construction.

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Highest Scoring Words in Scrabble

Base tile values only — board multipliers not included.

Rank	Word	Score
1	achieving	18
2	affecting	18
3	alexander	17
4	academics	16
5	accepting	16
6	accessory	16
7	amplifier	16
8	architect	16
9	according	15
10	activated	15

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