5-Letter Words With A in the Middle
100 wordsThe middle A anchors thousands of English words, from everyday terms to obscure gems. This pattern appears in some of the language's most versatile vocabulary, making it essential territory for word game players and language enthusiasts alike.
Pattern Guide
Word recommendations for board games.
Word Games
High-value words for board games
Top 5-Letter Words
(used especially of clothes) marked by conspicuous display
noisy like the sound of a bee
Italian open pie made of thin bread dough spread with a spiced mixture of e.g. tomato sauce and cheese
an Arabic term of respect for someone who has made the pilgrimage to Mecca
Top 5-Letter Words
(used especially of clothes) marked by conspicuous display
noisy like the sound of a bee
Italian open pie made of thin bread dough spread with a spiced mixture of e.g. tomato sauce and cheese
an Arabic term of respect for someone who has made the pilgrimage to Mecca
JAZZY dominates both games but scores slightly higher in Words With Friends at 34 points versus 33 in Scrabble. The real strategic difference shows with HAJJI—it earns 25 points in WWF compared to 22 in Scrabble, thanks to WWF's boosted H tile value. ABUZZ and HUZZA both leverage the high-value Z, with ABUZZ pulling ahead in WWF due to the premium on less common consonants. When you draw double-Z combinations, PIZZA and TAZZA become reliable point generators across both games.
Wordle
5-letter words for daily puzzles
Good Starters (E, A, R, S, T)
GREAT and HEARD make strong opening moves, each testing the common A-in-middle pattern while covering frequently used consonants. YEARS adds variety by checking Y and S positions early.
Hidden Gems
Rare but valid words to surprise opponents
a poplar that is widely cultivated in the United States; has white bark and leaves with whitish undersurfaces
red pear-shaped tropical fruit with poisonous seeds; flesh is poisonous when unripe or overripe
tropical American plants with basal rosettes of fibrous sword-shaped leaves and flowers in tall spikes; some cultivated for ornament or for fiber
of or relating to alga
ACKEE names a red, pear-shaped tropical fruit with a dangerous reputation—its seeds are poisonous, and the flesh becomes toxic when unripe or overripe. Despite its obscurity in everyday conversation, this five-letter word is valid in competitive word games. The double-letter combination and unusual spelling make it a memorable addition to your vocabulary arsenal.
Popular crossword answers
Words frequently used in crossword puzzles with common clues.