5 letter words ending with a
Unlock the world of five-letter words ending in "A" and discover a treasure trove of linguistic gems! Perfect for word game enthusiasts and language lovers alike, this collection will boost your vocabulary, enhance your wordplay skills, and add a splash of fun to your everyday conversations. Let’s explore together!
| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| gonna | 6 | - | - |
| wanna | 8 | - | - |
| gotta | 6 | - | - |
| extra | 12 | added to a regular schedule | - |
| maria | 7 | a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon | - |
| china | 10 | a government on the island of Taiwan established in 1949 by Chiang Kai-shek after the conquest of mainland China by the Communists led by Mao Zedong | - |
| kinda | 10 | to some (great or small) extent | - |
| india | 6 | a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947 | - |
| media | 8 | - | - |
| pizza | 25 | Italian open pie made of thin bread dough spread with a spiced mixture of e.g. tomato sauce and cheese | - |
| laura | 5 | - | - |
| drama | 8 | a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage | - |
| fella | 8 | a boy or man | - |
| vodka | 13 | unaged colorless liquor originating in Russia | - |
| opera | 7 | a building where musical dramas are performed | - |
| donna | 6 | an Italian woman of rank | - |
| alpha | 10 | early testing stage of a software or hardware product | alpha version |
| mafia | 10 | any tightly knit group of trusted associates | - |
| villa | 8 | Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923) | - |
| delta | 6 | a low triangular area of alluvial deposits where a river divides before entering a larger body of water | the Mississippi River delta |
| pasta | 7 | shaped and dried dough made from flour and water and sometimes egg | - |
| momma | 11 | informal terms for a mother | - |
| mamma | 11 | milk-secreting organ of female mammals | - |
| karma | 11 | (Hinduism and Buddhism) the effects of a person's actions that determine his destiny in his next incarnation | - |
| costa | 7 | any of the 12 pairs of curved arches of bone extending from the spine to or toward the sternum in humans (and similar bones in most vertebrates) | - |
| sauna | 5 | a Finnish steam bath; steam is produced by pouring water over heated rocks | - |
| ninja | 12 | a class of 14th century Japanese who were trained in martial arts and were hired for espionage and assassinations | - |
| shiva | 11 | (Judaism) a period of seven days of mourning after the death of close relative | the family is sitting shiva |
| pasha | 10 | a civil or military authority in Turkey or Egypt | - |
| cobra | 9 | venomous Asiatic and African elapid snakes that can expand the skin of the neck into a hood | - |
| samba | 9 | large west African tree having large palmately lobed leaves and axillary cymose panicles of small white flowers and one-winged seeds; yields soft white to pale yellow wood | - |
| arena | 5 | a particular environment or walk of life | - |
| ultra | 5 | (used of opinions and actions) far beyond the norm | an ultra conservative |
| gamma | 10 | Portuguese navigator who led an expedition around the Cape of Good Hope in 1497; he sighted and named Natal on Christmas Day before crossing the Indian Ocean (1469-1524) | - |
| erica | 7 | any plant of the genus Erica | - |
| plaza | 16 | mercantile establishment consisting of a carefully landscaped complex of shops representing leading merchandisers; usually includes restaurants and a convenient parking area; a modern version of the traditional marketplace | a good plaza should have a movie house |
| salsa | 5 | spicy sauce of tomatoes and onions and chili peppers to accompany Mexican foods | - |
| aloha | 8 | an acknowledgment that can be used to say hello or goodbye (aloha is Hawaiian and ciao is Italian) | - |
| panda | 8 | large black-and-white herbivorous mammal of bamboo forests of China and Tibet; in some classifications considered a member of the bear family or of a separate family Ailuropodidae | - |
| flora | 8 | (botany) a living organism lacking the power of locomotion | - |
| cocoa | 9 | a beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar; usually drunk hot | - |
| tesla | 5 | United States electrical engineer and inventor (born in Croatia but of Serbian descent) who discovered the principles of alternating currents and developed the first alternating-current induction motor and the Tesla coil and several forms of oscillators (1856-1943) | - |
| viola | 8 | large genus of flowering herbs of temperate regions | - |
| lotta | 5 | - | - |
| kappa | 13 | the 10th letter of the Greek alphabet | - |
| quota | 14 | a limitation on imports | the quota for Japanese imports was negotiated |
| norma | 7 | a small constellation in the southern hemisphere near Lupus and Ara in the Milky Way | - |
| mecca | 11 | a place that attracts many visitors | New York is a mecca for young artists |
| voila | 8 | - | - |
| omega | 8 | the ending of a series or sequence | - |
| bubba | 11 | - | - |
| aroma | 7 | any property detected by the olfactory system | - |
| vista | 8 | the visual percept of a region | - |
| zebra | 16 | any of several fleet black-and-white striped African equines | - |
| moira | 7 | - | - |
| honda | 9 | - | - |
| comma | 11 | anglewing butterfly with a comma-shaped mark on the underside of each hind wing | - |
| silva | 8 | the forest trees growing in a country or region | - |
| henna | 8 | apply henna to one's hair | She hennas her hair every month |
| manga | 8 | graphic novel that originated in Japan, usually intended for adults and characterized by highly stylized art | - |
| polka | 11 | a Bohemian dance with 3 steps and a hop in fast time | - |
| scuba | 9 | a device (trade name Aqua-Lung) that lets divers breathe under water; scuba is an acronym for self-contained underwater breathing apparatus | - |
| hyena | 11 | doglike nocturnal mammal of Africa and southern Asia that feeds chiefly on carrion | - |
| llama | 7 | wild or domesticated South American cud-chewing animal related to camels but smaller and lacking a hump | - |
| jaffa | 18 | a port in western Israel on the Mediterranean; incorporated into Tel Aviv in 1950 | - |
| mirza | 16 | - | - |
| prima | 9 | indicating the most important performer or role | prima ballerina |
| tiara | 5 | a jeweled headdress worn by women on formal occasions | - |
| theta | 8 | the 8th letter of the Greek alphabet | - |
| mocha | 12 | a superior dark coffee made from beans from Arabia | - |
| enema | 7 | an injection of a liquid through the anus to stimulate evacuation; sometimes used for diagnostic purposes | - |
| magma | 10 | molten rock in the earth's crust | - |
| sutra | 5 | a rule or aphorism in Sanskrit literature or a group of aphoristic doctrinal summaries prepared for memorization | - |
| terra | 5 | - | - |
| holla | 8 | a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal) | - |
| genoa | 6 | a seaport in northwestern Italy; provincial capital of Liguria | - |
| lamia | 7 | (folklore) a corpse that rises at night to drink the blood of the living | - |
| mania | 7 | a mood disorder; an affective disorder in which the victim tends to respond excessively and sometimes violently | - |
| ouija | 12 | a board with the alphabet on it; used with a planchette to spell out supernatural messages | - |
| gemma | 10 | small asexual reproductive structure in e.g. liverworts and mosses that detaches from the parent and develops into a new individual | - |
| rasta | 5 | follower of Rastafarianism | - |
| playa | 10 | - | - |
| serra | 5 | Spanish missionary who founded Franciscan missions in California (1713-1784) | - |
| koala | 9 | sluggish tailless Australian arboreal marsupial with grey furry ears and coat; feeds on eucalyptus leaves and bark | - |
| rumba | 9 | a ballroom dance based on the Cuban folk dance | - |
| guava | 9 | small tropical American shrubby tree; widely cultivated in warm regions for its sweet globular yellow fruit | - |
| aorta | 5 | the large trunk artery that carries blood from the left ventricle of the heart to branch arteries | - |
| ganja | 13 | the most commonly used illicit drug; considered a soft drug, it consists of the dried leaves of the hemp plant; smoked or chewed for euphoric effect | - |
| poppa | 11 | - | - |
| manna | 7 | (Old Testament) food that God gave the Israelites during the Exodus | - |
| senna | 5 | any of various plants of the genus Senna having pinnately compound leaves and showy usually yellow flowers; many are used medicinally | - |
| tibia | 7 | the inner and thicker of the two bones of the human leg between the knee and ankle | - |
| cuppa | 11 | a cup of tea | - |
| vespa | 10 | type genus of the Vespidae: various hornets and yellow jackets | - |
| brava | 10 | - | - |
| banda | 8 | - | - |
| rioja | 12 | dry red table wine from the Rioja region of northern Spain | - |
| fonda | 9 | United States film actress and daughter of Henry Fonda (born in 1937) | - |
| hydra | 12 | a long faint constellation in the southern hemisphere near the equator stretching between Virgo and Cancer | - |
| liana | 5 | a woody climbing usually tropical plant | - |
| tenia | 5 | a narrow headband or strip of ribbon worn as a headband | - |
| walla | 8 | - | - |
| parka | 11 | a kind of heavy jacket (`windcheater' is a British term) | - |
| dogma | 9 | a religious doctrine that is proclaimed as true without proof | - |
| sigma | 8 | the 18th letter of the Greek alphabet | - |
| kurta | 9 | a loose collarless shirt worn by many people on the Indian subcontinent (usually with a salwar or churidars or pyjama) | - |
| labia | 7 | - | - |
| libra | 7 | the seventh sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about September 23 to October 22 | - |
| porta | 7 | an aperture or hole that opens into a bodily cavity | - |
| nanna | 5 | the mother of your father or mother | - |
| fauna | 8 | a living organism characterized by voluntary movement | - |
| infra | 8 | (in writing) at a later place | vide infra |
| bwana | 10 | - | - |
| conga | 8 | a Latin American dance of 3 steps and a kick by people in single file | - |
| xenia | 12 | - | - |
| larva | 8 | the immature free-living form of most invertebrates and amphibians and fish which at hatching from the egg is fundamentally unlike its parent and must metamorphose | - |
| culpa | 9 | - | - |
| junta | 12 | a group of military officers who rule a country after seizing power | - |
| circa | 9 | - | - |
| sitka | 9 | a town in southeastern Alaska that was the capital of Russian America and served as the capital of Alaska from 1867 until 1906 | - |
| raita | 5 | an Indian side dish of yogurt and chopped cucumbers and spices | - |
| pacha | 12 | a civil or military authority in Turkey or Egypt | - |
| apnea | 7 | transient cessation of respiration | - |
| parma | 9 | - | - |
| edema | 8 | swelling from excessive accumulation of watery fluid in cells, tissues, or serous cavities | - |
| hamza | 19 | - | - |
| simba | 9 | - | - |
| vulva | 11 | external parts of the female genitalia | - |
| yerba | 10 | - | - |
| dacha | 11 | Russian country house | - |
| curia | 7 | (Roman Catholic Church) the central administration governing the Roman Catholic Church | - |
| manta | 7 | extremely large pelagic tropical ray that feeds on plankton and small fishes; usually harmless but its size make it dangerous if harpooned | - |
| barca | 9 | - | - |
| mamba | 11 | arboreal snake of central and southern Africa whose bite is often fatal | - |
| betta | 7 | - | - |
| pampa | 11 | - | - |
| akita | 9 | - | - |
| saiga | 6 | goat-like antelope of central Eurasia having a stubby nose like a proboscis | - |
| fatwa | 11 | a ruling on a point of Islamic law that is given by a recognized authority | - |
| garda | 7 | - | - |
| mensa | 7 | a faint constellation in the polar region of the southern hemisphere and containing part of the Large Magellanic Cloud | - |
| burka | 11 | a loose garment (usually with veiled holes for the eyes) worn by Muslim women especially in India and Pakistan | - |
| burqa | 16 | a loose garment (usually with veiled holes for the eyes) worn by Muslim women especially in India and Pakistan | the Taliban forced all women to wear the burqa |
| anima | 7 | (Jungian psychology) the inner self (not the external persona) that is in touch with the unconscious | - |
| paisa | 7 | a fractional monetary unit in Bangladesh and India and Nepal and Pakistan | - |
| vanda | 9 | any of numerous showy orchids of the genus Vanda having many large flowers in loose racemes | - |
| mekka | 15 | - | - |
| sylva | 11 | the forest trees growing in a country or region | - |
| massa | 7 | - | - |
| cotta | 7 | - | - |
| chaya | 13 | - | - |
| tetra | 5 | brightly colored tropical freshwater fishes | - |
| sepia | 7 | type genus of the Sepiidae | - |
| supra | 7 | (in writing) at an earlier place | - |
| vesta | 8 | (Roman mythology) goddess of the hearth and its fire whose flame was tended by vestal virgins; counterpart of Greek Hestia | - |
| kofta | 12 | - | - |
| korma | 11 | - | - |
| bursa | 7 | a city in northwestern Turkey | - |
| pinta | 7 | - | - |
| summa | 9 | - | - |
| wicca | 12 | a community of followers of the Wicca religion | - |
| melba | 9 | Australian operatic soprano (1861-1931) | - |
| hansa | 8 | - | - |
| chela | 10 | a grasping structure on the limb of a crustacean or other arthropods | - |
| sheva | 11 | - | - |
| tanga | 6 | 100 tanga equal 1 Tajikistani ruble | - |
| taiga | 6 | - | - |
| tonga | 6 | a monarchy on a Polynesian archipelago in the South Pacific; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1970 | - |
| kanga | 10 | - | - |
| sabra | 7 | a native-born Israeli | - |
| halva | 11 | - | - |
| calla | 7 | water arum | - |
| bulla | 7 | (pathology) an elevation of the skin filled with serous fluid | - |
| taira | 5 | long-tailed arboreal mustelid of Central America and South America | - |
| tabla | 7 | - | - |
| uvula | 8 | a small pendant fleshy lobe at the back of the soft palate | - |
| yucca | 12 | any of several evergreen plants of the genus Yucca having usually tall stout stems and a terminal cluster of white flowers; warmer regions of North America | - |
| balsa | 7 | forest tree of lowland Central America having a strong very light wood; used for making floats and rafts and in crafts | - |
| agora | 6 | a place of assembly for the people in ancient Greece | - |
| penna | 7 | - | - |
| volta | 8 | Italian physicist after whom the volt is named; studied electric currents and invented the voltaic pile (1745-1827) | - |
| varna | 8 | a port city in northeastern Bulgaria on the Black Sea | - |
| cella | 7 | - | - |
| amiga | 8 | - | - |
| sunna | 5 | (Islam) the way of life prescribed as normative for Muslims on the basis of the teachings and practices of Muhammad and interpretations of the Koran | - |
| zilla | 14 | - | - |
| yenta | 8 | (Yiddish) a vulgar shrew; a shallow coarse termagant | - |
| feria | 8 | a weekday on which no festival or holiday is celebrated | in the middle ages feria was used with a prefixed ordinal number to designate the day of the week, so `secunda feria' meant Monday, but Sunday and Saturday were always called by their names, Dominicus and Sabbatum, and so feria came to mean an ordinary weekday |
| kasha | 12 | boiled or baked buckwheat | - |
| doula | 6 | an assistant (often the father of the soon-to-be-born child) who provides support for a woman in labor by encouraging her to use techniques learned in childbirth-preparation classes | - |
| atria | 5 | - | - |
| akela | 9 | - | - |
| plena | 7 | - | - |
| sacra | 7 | - | - |
| selva | 8 | a rain forest in a tropical area | - |
| stria | 5 | a stripe or stripes of contrasting color | - |
| spica | 9 | the brightest star in Virgo | - |
| testa | 5 | protective outer layer of seeds of flowering plants | - |
| asura | 5 | earlier a god; later a demon; counterpart of Zoroastrian Ahura | - |
| fossa | 8 | a concavity in a surface (especially an anatomical depression) | - |
| krona | 9 | the basic unit of money in Iceland | - |
| khoja | 19 | - | - |
| dolma | 8 | - | - |
| chara | 10 | green algae common in freshwater lakes of limestone districts | - |
| cilia | 7 | - | - |
| pukka | 15 | absolutely first class and genuine | pukka sahib |
| prana | 7 | - | - |
| tanka | 9 | a form of Japanese poetry; the 1st and 3rd lines have five syllables and the 2nd, 4th, and 5th have seven syllables | - |
| sutta | 5 | - | - |
| thana | 8 | - | - |
| trona | 5 | - | - |
| ostia | 5 | - | - |
| festa | 8 | - | - |
| galea | 6 | an organ shaped like a helmet; usually a vaulted and enlarged petal as in Aconitum | - |
| gamba | 10 | viol that is the bass member of the viol family with approximately the range of the cello | - |
| loofa | 8 | the dried fibrous part of the fruit of a plant of the genus Luffa; used as a washing sponge or strainer | - |
| myoma | 12 | a benign tumor composed of muscle tissue | - |
| donga | 7 | - | - |
| causa | 7 | a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy | - |
| asana | 5 | (Hinduism) a posture or manner of sitting (as in the practice of yoga) | - |
| pieta | 7 | a representation of the Virgin Mary mourning over the dead body of Jesus | - |
| sella | 5 | - | - |
| spina | 7 | - | - |
| tanna | 5 | - | - |
| sulfa | 8 | antibacterial consisting of any of several synthetic organic compounds capable of inhibiting the growth of bacteria that require PABA | - |
| grana | 6 | - | - |
| haoma | 10 | leafless East Indian vine; its sour milky juice formerly used to make an intoxicating drink | - |
| hamba | 12 | - | - |
| hooka | 12 | - | - |
| labra | 7 | - | - |
| lemma | 9 | the lower and stouter of the two glumes immediately enclosing the floret in most Gramineae | - |
| malva | 10 | herbs and subshrubs: mallows | - |
| micra | 9 | - | - |
| mulla | 7 | a Muslim trained in the doctrine and law of Islam; the head of a mosque | - |
| dicta | 8 | - | - |
| canna | 7 | any plant of the genus Canna having large sheathing leaves and clusters of large showy flowers | - |
| ameba | 9 | naked freshwater or marine or parasitic protozoa that form temporary pseudopods for feeding and locomotion | - |
| stela | 5 | an ancient upright stone slab bearing markings | - |
| tayra | 8 | long-tailed arboreal mustelid of Central America and South America | - |
| telia | 5 | - | - |
| umbra | 9 | a region of complete shadow resulting from total obstruction of light | - |
| etyma | 10 | - | - |
| erbia | 7 | - | - |
| faena | 8 | - | - |
| facia | 10 | a sheet or band of fibrous connective tissue separating or binding together muscles and organs etc | - |
| entia | 5 | - | - |
| fitna | 8 | - | - |
| finca | 10 | - | - |
| flota | 8 | - | - |
| fanga | 9 | - | - |
| fetwa | 11 | - | - |
| fetta | 8 | - | - |
| furca | 10 | - | - |
| fovea | 11 | area consisting of a small depression in the retina containing cones and where vision is most acute | - |
| forza | 17 | - | - |
| folia | 8 | - | - |
| frena | 8 | - | - |
| gonia | 6 | - | - |
| gompa | 10 | - | - |
| gogga | 8 | - | - |
| grama | 8 | pasture grass of plains of South America and western North America | - |
| goura | 6 | - | - |
| genua | 6 | - | - |
| gleba | 8 | fleshy spore-bearing inner mass of e.g. a puffball or stinkhorn | - |
| hasta | 8 | - | - |
| hakea | 12 | Australian shrubs and small trees with evergreen usually spiny leaves and dense clusters of showy flowers | - |
| halfa | 11 | - | - |
| halma | 10 | a board game in which players try to move their pieces into their opponent's bases | - |
| hejra | 15 | - | - |
| hatha | 11 | - | - |
| guana | 6 | - | - |
| groma | 8 | - | - |
| gyoza | 18 | - | - |
| haika | 12 | - | - |
| gumma | 10 | a small rubbery granuloma that is characteristic of an advanced stage of syphilis | - |
| gutta | 6 | - | - |
| gusla | 6 | - | - |
| hudna | 9 | - | - |
| hosta | 8 | robust east Asian clump-forming perennial herbs having racemose flowers: plantain lilies; sometimes placed in family Hostaceae | - |
| hovea | 11 | any of several attractive evergreen shrubs of Australia grown for their glossy deep green foliage and flowers in rich blues and intense violets | - |
| idola | 6 | - | - |
| hutia | 8 | - | - |
| huzza | 26 | - | - |
| hurra | 8 | - | - |
| hypha | 16 | any of the threadlike filaments forming the mycelium of a fungus | - |
| hijra | 15 | - | - |
| herma | 10 | - | - |
| hevea | 11 | small genus of South American trees yielding latex | - |
| hodja | 16 | - | - |
| jnana | 12 | - | - |
| jirga | 13 | a Pashto term for a decision making assembly of male elders | - |
| jhala | 15 | - | - |
| kacha | 14 | - | - |
| kaama | 11 | - | - |
| kalpa | 11 | - | - |
| kaika | 13 | - | - |
| intra | 5 | - | - |
| inula | 5 | any plant of the genus Inula | - |
| jarta | 12 | - | - |
| jagra | 13 | - | - |
| ixora | 12 | - | - |
| koppa | 13 | - | - |
| kokra | 13 | - | - |
| kwela | 12 | a kind of danceable music popular among black South Africans; includes a whistle among its instruments | - |
| labda | 8 | - | - |
| koura | 9 | - | - |
| kehua | 12 | - | - |
| kibla | 11 | - | - |
| kippa | 13 | - | - |
| kerma | 11 | - | - |
| kheda | 13 | - | - |
| khaya | 15 | African mahogany trees | - |
| lezza | 23 | - | - |
| lepra | 7 | - | - |
| lepta | 7 | - | - |
| limma | 9 | - | - |
| limpa | 9 | a rye bread made with molasses or brown sugar | - |
| limba | 9 | - | - |
| linga | 6 | - | - |
| laika | 9 | - | - |
| laksa | 9 | - | - |
| lehua | 8 | - | - |
| lavra | 8 | - | - |
| mahua | 10 | - | - |
| mahwa | 13 | - | - |
| lutea | 5 | - | - |
| lycea | 10 | - | - |
| lycra | 10 | - | - |
| lyssa | 8 | an acute viral disease of the nervous system of warm-blooded animals (usually transmitted by the bite of a rabid animal); rabies is fatal if the virus reaches the brain | - |
| lytta | 8 | - | - |
| marka | 11 | - | - |
| malwa | 10 | - | - |
| logia | 6 | - | - |
| longa | 6 | - | - |
| luffa | 11 | the dried fibrous part of the fruit of a plant of the genus Luffa; used as a washing sponge or strainer | - |
| lubra | 7 | - | - |
| louma | 7 | - | - |
| milpa | 9 | - | - |
| mikra | 11 | - | - |
| milia | 7 | - | - |
| mohua | 10 | - | - |
| molla | 7 | - | - |
| missa | 7 | - | - |
| mbira | 9 | - | - |
| matza | 16 | - | - |
| menta | 7 | - | - |
| nabla | 7 | - | - |
| naira | 5 | the basic unit of money in Nigeria | - |
| namma | 9 | - | - |
| nakfa | 12 | - | - |
| nalla | 5 | - | - |
| nanua | 5 | - | - |
| musha | 10 | - | - |
| mutha | 10 | - | - |
| nerka | 9 | - | - |
| nappa | 9 | - | - |
| motza | 16 | - | - |
| moola | 7 | - | - |
| moria | 7 | - | - |
| morra | 7 | - | - |
| munga | 8 | - | - |
| mulga | 8 | - | - |
| murva | 10 | - | - |
| musca | 9 | type genus of the Muscidae: houseflies | - |
| murra | 7 | - | - |
| mowra | 10 | - | - |
| mudra | 8 | ritual hand movement in Hindu religious dancing | - |
| mugga | 9 | - | - |
| derma | 8 | the deep vascular inner layer of the skin | - |
| diota | 6 | - | - |
| dinna | 6 | - | - |
| darga | 7 | - | - |
| dabba | 10 | - | - |
| dagga | 8 | relatively nontoxic South African herb smoked like tobacco | - |
| durra | 6 | sorghums of dry regions of Asia and North Africa | - |
| dukka | 14 | - | - |
| dulia | 6 | - | - |
| dumka | 12 | - | - |
| dolia | 6 | - | - |
| doona | 6 | - | - |
| dobla | 8 | - | - |
| dobra | 8 | the basic unit of money on Sao Tome e Principe | - |
| downa | 9 | - | - |
| doura | 6 | sorghums of dry regions of Asia and North Africa | - |
| dorsa | 6 | - | - |
| dorba | 8 | - | - |
| douma | 8 | - | - |
| boyla | 10 | - | - |
| borna | 7 | - | - |
| braza | 16 | - | - |
| bocca | 11 | - | - |
| bonza | 16 | - | - |
| bohea | 10 | - | - |
| calpa | 9 | - | - |
| ceiba | 9 | tropical American trees with palmately compound leaves and showy bell-shaped flowers | - |
| ceria | 7 | - | - |
| cesta | 7 | - | - |
| carta | 7 | - | - |
| cauda | 8 | any taillike structure | - |
| bunia | 7 | - | - |
| bunya | 10 | - | - |
| buffa | 13 | - | - |
| caeca | 9 | - | - |
| cobia | 9 | large dark-striped tropical food and game fish related to remoras; found worldwide in coastal to open waters | - |
| cobza | 18 | - | - |
| cnida | 8 | - | - |
| coala | 7 | - | - |
| cheka | 14 | - | - |
| chica | 12 | - | - |
| chufa | 13 | European sedge having small edible nutlike tubers | - |
| chota | 10 | - | - |
| chola | 10 | - | - |
| crura | 7 | - | - |
| crena | 7 | - | - |
| copra | 9 | the dried meat of the coconut from which oil is extracted | - |
| colza | 16 | Eurasian plant cultivated for its seed and as a forage crop | - |
| conia | 7 | - | - |
| coria | 7 | - | - |
| baiza | 16 | 1,000 baiza equal 1 riyal-omani in Oman | - |
| bakra | 11 | - | - |
| bajra | 14 | - | - |
| bania | 7 | - | - |
| babka | 13 | a coffee cake flavored with orange rind and raisins and almonds | - |
| bacca | 11 | an indehiscent fruit derived from a single ovary having one or many seeds within a fleshy wall or pericarp: e.g. grape; tomato; cranberry | - |
| bacha | 12 | - | - |
| arepa | 7 | - | - |
| aroba | 7 | - | - |
| aroha | 8 | - | - |
| araba | 7 | - | - |
| areca | 7 | any of several tall tropical palms native to southeastern Asia having egg-shaped nuts | - |
| asyla | 8 | - | - |
| bhuna | 10 | - | - |
| bigha | 11 | - | - |
| bivia | 10 | - | - |
| biota | 7 | all the plant and animal life of a particular region | - |
| basta | 7 | - | - |
| batta | 7 | - | - |
| barra | 7 | - | - |
| belga | 8 | - | - |
| aceta | 7 | - | - |
| abaya | 10 | (Arabic) a loose black robe from head to toe; traditionally worn by Muslim women | - |
| abaca | 9 | a kind of hemp obtained from the abaca plant in the Philippines | - |
| abaka | 11 | - | - |
| abuna | 7 | - | - |
| aboma | 9 | - | - |
| amnia | 7 | - | - |
| alula | 5 | scalelike structure between the base of the wing and the halter of a two-winged fly | - |
| antra | 5 | - | - |
| anana | 5 | - | - |
| anata | 5 | - | - |
| agita | 6 | - | - |
| agila | 6 | - | - |
| agria | 6 | - | - |
| afara | 8 | - | - |
| adyta | 9 | - | - |
| aecia | 7 | - | - |
| agama | 8 | small terrestrial lizard of warm regions of the Old World | - |
| aldea | 6 | - | - |
| aliya | 8 | - | - |
| ainga | 6 | - | - |
| alapa | 7 | - | - |
| ajiva | 15 | - | - |
| ajuga | 13 | bugle | - |
| poaka | 11 | - | - |
| podia | 8 | - | - |
| plica | 9 | a folded part (as in skin or muscle) | - |
| pitta | 7 | any bird of the genus Pitta; brilliantly colored chiefly terrestrial birds with short wings and tail and stout bills | - |
| pooja | 14 | - | - |
| pooka | 11 | - | - |
| ponga | 8 | - | - |
| phoca | 12 | type genus of the Phocidae: earless seals | - |
| picra | 9 | - | - |
| phyla | 13 | - | - |
| perea | 7 | - | - |
| pepla | 9 | - | - |
| pinna | 7 | division of a usually pinnately divided leaf | - |
| pilea | 7 | low-growing tropical perennials grown for their stingless foliage | - |
| purda | 8 | - | - |
| punka | 11 | - | - |
| pulka | 11 | - | - |
| punga | 8 | - | - |
| quena | 14 | - | - |
| quina | 14 | - | - |
| qibla | 16 | a small terrorist group of Muslims in South Africa formed in the 1980s; was inspired by Ayatollah Khomeini to create an Islamic state in South Africa | - |
| qorma | 16 | - | - |
| presa | 7 | - | - |
| pruta | 7 | - | - |
| pucka | 13 | absolutely first class and genuine | - |
| psora | 7 | - | - |
| regma | 8 | - | - |
| regna | 6 | - | - |
| reata | 5 | a long noosed rope used to catch animals | - |
| redia | 6 | - | - |
| recta | 7 | - | - |
| retia | 5 | - | - |
| repla | 7 | - | - |
| renga | 6 | - | - |
| ragga | 7 | - | - |
| ratha | 8 | - | - |
| ruana | 5 | - | - |
Welcome to the whimsical world of five-letter words that end with a cheerful "A"! These words are like little linguistic puzzles, each with its own story and personality. Whether it's their rhythmic endings or the mysterious allure they hold, these words have a special place in our language. Get ready to explore a variety of fascinating examples that will tickle your curiosity and perhaps even bolster your vocabulary. From common daily encounters to rare gems, these words are more than just a collection of letters; they are a window into the quirks of our language.
About 5 Letter Words Ending with A
Five-letter words ending with "A" bring a unique charm to the English language. The letter "A" is not just a vowel; it’s a musical note that often gives words a melodic conclusion. This letter can change the pronunciation, making words sound either exotic or familiar. For example, words like "koala" and "pasta" have a soft, flowing sound, enhancing their appeal. These endings also help in distinguishing meaning, as seen in words like "flora" (plant life) versus "floral" (related to flowers).
The frequency of "A" as a terminal letter makes it an important player in word formation. Due to its versatility and phonetic friendliness, "A" tends to appear in words borrowed from other languages, such as "lingua" from Latin, meaning "language." This blend of sounds can evoke different emotions and images, making it a powerful tool for poets and writers. The melodic endings often invite a sense of completion or balance, rounding off the word beautifully while leaving a lasting impression.
Popular word examples
These popular words showcase the influence of "A" at the end of five letters. They're used in everyday conversations, novels, and are frequently found in games.
Koala
- Definition: An arboreal herbivorous marsupial native to Australia.
- Example in a Sentence: The koala clung lazily to the eucalyptus tree.
- Fun Fact: Despite their bear-like appearance, koalas are more closely related to wombats.
Flora
- Definition: The plants of a particular region, habitat, or geological period.
- Example in a Sentence: The flora of the Amazon rainforest is incredibly diverse.
- Fun Fact: "Flora" was the name of the Roman goddess of flowers and spring.
Zebra
- Definition: A wild horse with black-and-white stripes native to Africa.
- Example in a Sentence: The zebra galloped across the savanna.
- Fun Fact: Each zebra has a unique stripe pattern, much like human fingerprints.
Drama
- Definition: A play for theater, radio, or television.
- Example in a Sentence: The drama kept the audience on the edge of their seats.
- Fun Fact: The word "drama" comes from a Greek word meaning "action."
Salsa
- Definition: A spicy tomato-based sauce or a style of Latin American dance.
- Example in a Sentence: She loves dancing salsa at the local club.
- Fun Fact: Salsa music originated in Cuba and has African, Caribbean, and Spanish influences.
Arena
- Definition: A level area surrounded by seating for spectators, for sports or entertainment.
- Example in a Sentence: The arena was packed for the championship match.
- Fun Fact: The term "arena" originally referred to the sand covering the floor of Roman amphitheaters.
Opera
- Definition: A dramatic work in one or more acts, set to music for singers and instrumentalists.
- Example in a Sentence: The opera was performed with breathtaking skill.
- Fun Fact: The word "opera" is Italian for "work," as in a labor of love.
Plaza
- Definition: A public square, marketplace, or similar open space in a built-up area.
- Example in a Sentence: The plaza was bustling with tourists and street performers.
- Fun Fact: In Spanish-speaking countries, plazas are often the heart of a city or town.
Pizza
- Definition: A dish of Italian origin consisting of a flat, round base of dough baked with a topping of tomato sauce and cheese, typically with added meat or vegetables.
- Example in a Sentence: They ordered a large cheese pizza for dinner.
- Fun Fact: The word "pizza" first appeared in a Latin text from southern Italy in the 10th century.
Ninja
- Definition: A person skilled in ninjutsu, a form of ancient Japanese martial arts.
- Example in a Sentence: The ninja moved silently through the shadows.
- Fun Fact: The concept of the ninja gained popularity in Japan during the Sengoku period.
High-scoring Scrabble examples
These high-scoring Scrabble words ending in "A" are sure to give you an edge in the game.
| Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Zebra | 15 | A wild horse with black-and-white stripes native to Africa. |
| Quota | 14 | A fixed share or amount assigned to someone or something. |
| Plaza | 14 | A public square, marketplace, or similar open space. |
| Ninja | 12 | A person skilled in ninjutsu, a form of martial arts. |
| Drama | 8 | A play for theater, radio, or television. |
Popular 5-letter words for Wordle
Wordle enthusiasts, keep these popular five-letter wonders in mind when guessing.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Zebra | A wild horse with black-and-white stripes native to Africa. |
| Drama | A play for theater, radio, or television. |
| Flora | The plants of a particular region or habitat. |
| Pizza | A dish of Italian origin typically topped with tomato and cheese. |
| Ninja | A person skilled in ninjutsu, a form of martial arts. |
Unusual and rare word examples
Dive into the realm of the unusual with these rare five-letter words ending in "A".
Dhaka
- Definition: The capital city of Bangladesh.
- Interesting Fact: Dhaka was once known as the Venice of the East due to its many waterways.
- Example in a Sentence: Dhaka is famous for its vibrant textile industry.
Usnea
- Definition: A type of lichen that grows on trees, commonly known as beard lichen.
- Interesting Fact: Usnea has been used historically for its medicinal properties.
- Example in a Sentence: The usnea hung like old man's beard from the ancient oak.
Fauna
- Definition: The animals of a particular region, habitat, or geological period.
- Interesting Fact: Like "flora," the term "fauna" is named after a Roman goddess, the sister of Flora.
- Example in a Sentence: The fauna of the Galápagos Islands includes many unique species.
Llama
- Definition: A domesticated South American camelid, widely used as a meat and pack animal by Andean cultures.
- Interesting Fact: Llamas have been used by Andean cultures for thousands of years.
- Example in a Sentence: The llama trotted steadily along the mountain path.
Nigra
- Definition: Latin for "black," often used in scientific names to describe the color of a species.
- Interesting Fact: Used in the scientific naming of species like "Betula nigra," or river birch.
- Example in a Sentence: The Betula nigra is known for its attractive peeling bark.
Final words
Exploring five-letter words ending with "A" reveals a delightful mix of common and uncommon terms that enrich our language. From playful sounds to intriguing origins, these words offer more than just their definitions. Whether you're a Scrabble aficionado, a Wordle wizard, or simply a lover of words, there's always something new to discover and appreciate in the world of words. So next time you encounter a captivating word, remember, there's always more than meets the eye—or ear!
