2-Letter Words Starting With A
Looking for two-letter words that start with A? There are 16 of them in the tournament word lists, and every one is on this page. The most common, like AT, AS, AN, sit right at the top.
Unlike alphabetical lists that bury likely answers in the middle, this list is sorted by how often each word appears in everyday English. Scan the first rows for probable answers; dig deeper for rare, high-scoring plays.
16 words (the small number on each word is its Scrabble point value)
- at 2
- as 2
- an 2
- am 4
- al 2
- ad 3
- ar 2
- aa 2
- ab 4
- ag 3
- ah 5
- ae 2
- ai 2
- aw 5
- ax 9
- ay 5
Points use Scrabble US letter values
Frequently asked questions
How many two-letter words are there that start with A?
There are 16 two-letter words that start with A in the tournament word lists. The most common are AT, AS, AN.
What are common two-letter words that start with A?
AT, AS, AN, AM, AL are the most frequently used. The full list of 16 words on this page is sorted by everyday frequency, so the common ones come first.
Can I play these words in Scrabble?
Yes. The list combines ENABLE and the North American tournament list (TWL), so these words are playable in Scrabble-style games, including Words With Friends.
Starting with A in other lengths
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