5 letter Words with A in the middle
Dive into the delightful world of five-letter words with a twist—each one featuring an "A" at its heart! Perfect for word game enthusiasts and vocabulary builders alike, this page is your go-to spot for discovering charming, puzzling, and brain-teasing words. Let's unlock some linguistic fun together!
| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| thank | 12 | express gratitude or show appreciation to | - |
| great | 6 | in an advanced stage of pregnancy | was great with child |
| leave | 8 | leave unchanged or undisturbed or refrain from taking | leave it as is |
| maybe | 12 | by chance | - |
| years | 8 | a prolonged period of time | I haven't been there for years and years |
| place | 9 | a job in an organization | - |
| today | 9 | in these times | today almost every home has television |
| woman | 10 | a human female employed to do housework | I have a woman who comes in four hours a day while I write |
| happy | 15 | marked by good fortune | a happy outcome |
| heard | 9 | detected or perceived by the sense of hearing | a conversation heard through the wall |
| ready | 9 | apprehending and responding with speed and sensitivity | a ready wit |
| start | 5 | get off the ground | Who started this company? |
| haven | 11 | a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo | - |
| later | 5 | coming at a subsequent time or stage | - |
| heart | 8 | the hollow muscular organ located behind the sternum and between the lungs; its rhythmic contractions move the blood through the body | he stood still, his heart thumping wildly |
| watch | 13 | a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event | - |
| crazy | 19 | affected with madness or insanity | - |
| water | 8 | the part of the earth's surface covered with water (such as a river or lake or ocean) | they invaded our territorial waters |
| cause | 7 | any entity that produces an effect or is responsible for events or results | - |
| death | 9 | the time at which life ends; continuing until dead | she stayed until his death |
| hands | 9 | the force of workers available | - |
| speak | 11 | exchange thoughts; talk with | - |
| means | 7 | considerable capital (wealth or income) | he is a man of means |
| least | 5 | used to form the superlative | The garter snake is the least dangerous snake |
| party | 10 | an organization to gain political power | in 1992 Perot tried to organize a third party at the national level |
| shall | 8 | - | - |
| stand | 6 | put up with something or somebody unpleasant | - |
| break | 11 | (tennis) a score consisting of winning a game when your opponent was serving | he was up two breaks in the second set |
| black | 13 | make or become black | The smoke blackened the ceiling |
| small | 7 | not large but sufficient in size or amount | helped in my own small way |
| daddy | 11 | an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk | - |
| clear | 7 | become clear | The sky cleared after the storm |
| dance | 8 | move in a pattern; usually to musical accompaniment; do or perform a dance | My husband and I like to dance at home to the radio |
| dream | 8 | a cherished desire | - |
| human | 10 | any living or extinct member of the family Hominidae characterized by superior intelligence, articulate speech, and erect carriage | - |
| earth | 8 | the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on | - |
| taken | 9 | understood in a certain way; made sense of | a word taken literally |
| catch | 12 | reach with a blow or hit in a particular spot | - |
| class | 7 | a body of students who graduate together | the class of '97 |
| learn | 5 | commit to memory; learn by heart | - |
| fault | 8 | a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention | I could understand his English in spite of his grammatical faults |
| clean | 7 | make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from | The dentist cleaned my teeth |
| early | 8 | in good time | - |
| marry | 10 | take in marriage | - |
| state | 5 | indicate through a symbol, formula, etc. | - |
| relax | 12 | make less taut | relax the tension on the rope |
| train | 5 | teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports | He is training our Olympic team |
| swear | 8 | have faith or confidence in | - |
| peace | 9 | the absence of mental stress or anxiety | - |
| table | 7 | flat tableland with steep edges | - |
| paper | 9 | the physical object that is the product of a newspaper publisher | when it began to rain he covered his head with a newspaper |
| meant | 7 | - | - |
| teach | 10 | impart skills or knowledge to | - |
| smart | 7 | improperly forward or bold | - |
| brain | 7 | that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason | - |
| frank | 12 | a smooth-textured sausage of minced beef or pork usually smoked; often served on a bread roll | - |
| laugh | 9 | produce laughter | - |
| radio | 6 | an electronic receiver that detects and demodulates and amplifies transmitted signals | - |
| saved | 9 | guarded from injury or destruction | - |
| carry | 10 | transmit or serve as the medium for transmission | The airwaves carry the sound |
| share | 8 | the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result | they all did their share of the work |
| madam | 10 | a woman of refinement | - |
| plane | 7 | a power tool for smoothing or shaping wood | - |
| space | 9 | (printing) a block of type without a raised letter; used for spacing between words or sentences | - |
| glass | 6 | a mirror; usually a ladies' dressing mirror | - |
| reach | 10 | move forward or upward in order to touch; also in a metaphorical sense | Government reaches out to the people |
| taste | 5 | a strong liking | - |
| treat | 5 | provide with choice or abundant food or drink | Don't worry about the expensive wine--I'm treating |
| major | 14 | British statesman who was prime minister from 1990 until 1997 (born in 1943) | - |
| match | 12 | a person who is of equal standing with another in a group | - |
| paris | 7 | the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce | - |
| favor | 11 | an act of gracious kindness | - |
| magic | 10 | an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers | - |
| board | 8 | get on board of (trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.) | - |
| stage | 6 | plan, organize, and carry out (an event) | the neighboring tribe staged an invasion |
| waste | 8 | cause to grow thin or weak | - |
| grand | 7 | of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope | in the grand manner |
| steal | 5 | move stealthily | - |
| final | 8 | not to be altered or undone | the judge's decision is final |
| harry | 11 | make a pillaging or destructive raid on (a place), as in wartimes | - |
| heavy | 14 | slowly as if burdened by much weight | time hung heavy on their hands |
| guard | 7 | a device designed to prevent injury or accidents | - |
| balls | 7 | - | - |
| raise | 5 | call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses) | raise a smile |
| pants | 7 | (used in the plural) underpants worn by women | - |
| faith | 11 | a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny | he lost his faith but not his morality |
| names | 7 | verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument | sticks and stones may break my bones but names can never hurt me |
| blame | 9 | an accusation that you are responsible for some lapse or misdeed | the police laid the blame on the driver |
| beach | 12 | an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake | - |
| large | 6 | in a boastful manner | - |
| coach | 12 | teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports | She is coaching the crew |
| began | 8 | - | - |
| shame | 10 | a state of dishonor | one mistake brought shame to all his family |
| james | 14 | (New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of John; author of the Epistle of James in the New Testament | - |
| track | 11 | any road or path affording passage especially a rough one | - |
| local | 7 | anesthetic that numbs a particular area of the body | - |
| total | 5 | determine the sum of | - |
| naked | 10 | having no protecting or concealing cover | naked to mine enemies |
| danny | 9 | - | - |
| cream | 9 | toiletry consisting of any of various substances in the form of a thick liquid that have a soothing and moisturizing effect when applied to the skin | - |
| heads | 9 | - | - |
| cards | 8 | a game played with playing cards | - |
| usual | 5 | commonly encountered | the usual greeting |
| cheap | 12 | tastelessly showy | - |
| grace | 8 | a period of time past the deadline for fulfilling an obligation during which a penalty that would be imposed for being late is waived, especially an extended period granted as a special favor | The payment had originally been due on April 1 but we had a grace period which expired in June. |
| bread | 8 | informal terms for money | - |
| japan | 14 | a constitutional monarchy occupying the Japanese Archipelago; a world leader in electronics and automobile manufacture and ship building | - |
| scare | 7 | cause fear in | - |
| brave | 10 | possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching | Familiarity with danger makes a brave man braver but less daring |
| shake | 12 | move back and forth or sideways | - |
| sugar | 6 | an essential structural component of living cells and source of energy for animals; includes simple sugars with small molecules as well as macromolecular substances; are classified according to the number of monosaccharide groups they contain | - |
| spare | 7 | not taken up by scheduled activities | spare time on my hands |
| paint | 7 | a substance used as a coating to protect or decorate a surface (especially a mixture of pigment suspended in a liquid); dries to form a hard coating | artists use `paint' and `pigment' interchangeably |
| freak | 12 | someone who is so ardently devoted to something that it resembles an addiction | a bodybuilding freak |
| chair | 10 | act or preside as chair, as of an academic department in a university | She chaired the department for many years |
| tears | 5 | the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds) | she was in tears |
| ocean | 7 | anything apparently limitless in quantity or volume | - |
| based | 8 | having a base | firmly based ice |
| trial | 5 | trying something to find out about it | a sample for ten days free trial |
| trade | 6 | engage in the trade of | - |
| parts | 7 | the local environment | he hasn't been seen around these parts in years |
| fancy | 13 | have a fancy or particular liking or desire for | - |
| legal | 6 | having legal efficacy or force | - |
| badly | 11 | in a disobedient or naughty way | he behaved badly in school |
| image | 8 | an iconic mental representation | her imagination forced images upon her too awful to contemplate |
| shape | 10 | the visual appearance of something or someone | - |
| grade | 7 | assign a rank or rating to | - |
| plant | 7 | (botany) a living organism lacking the power of locomotion | - |
| scary | 10 | provoking fear terror | a scary movie |
| staff | 11 | (music) the system of five horizontal lines on which the musical notes are written | - |
| mayor | 10 | the head of a city government | - |
| crash | 10 | the act of colliding with something | his crash through the window |
| eaten | 5 | - | - |
| candy | 11 | a rich sweet made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts | - |
| piano | 7 | (music) low loudness | - |
| falls | 8 | a steep descent of the water of a river | - |
| grave | 9 | of great gravity or crucial import; requiring serious thought | grave responsibilities |
| saint | 5 | declare (a dead person) to be a saint | - |
| royal | 8 | belonging to or befitting a supreme ruler | treated with royal acclaim |
| giant | 6 | a person of exceptional importance and reputation | - |
| chase | 10 | cut a furrow into a columns | - |
| crack | 13 | a purified and potent form of cocaine that is smoked rather than snorted; highly addictive | - |
| beast | 7 | a cruelly rapacious person | - |
| toast | 5 | a drink in honor of or to the health of a person or event | - |
| nasty | 8 | offensive or even (of persons) malicious | in a nasty mood |
| plate | 7 | (baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score | - |
| sharp | 10 | (of something seen or heard) clearly defined | a sharp photographic image |
| talks | 9 | a discussion intended to produce an agreement | talks between Israelis and Palestinians |
| value | 8 | regard highly; think much of | - |
| snake | 9 | a tributary of the Columbia River that rises in Wyoming and flows westward; discovered in 1805 by the Lewis and Clark Expedition | - |
| trash | 8 | worthless material that is to be disposed of | - |
| march | 12 | lie adjacent to another or share a boundary | England marches with Scotland |
| metal | 7 | containing or made of or resembling or characteristic of a metal | a metallic compound |
| false | 8 | adopted in order to deceive | - |
| hated | 9 | treated with dislike or contempt | - |
| bravo | 10 | a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed | - |
| coast | 7 | the act of moving smoothly along a surface while remaining in contact with it | the children lined up for a coast down the snowy slope |
| brand | 8 | a name given to a product or service | - |
| cheat | 10 | weedy annual native to Europe but widely distributed as a weed especially in wheat | - |
| grant | 6 | 18th President of the United States; commander of the Union armies in the American Civil War (1822-1885) | - |
| marks | 11 | English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964) | - |
| chain | 10 | British biochemist (born in Germany) who isolated and purified penicillin, which had been discovered in 1928 by Sir Alexander Fleming (1906-1979) | - |
| stays | 8 | a woman's close-fitting foundation garment | - |
| fairy | 11 | offensive term for a homosexual man | - |
| claim | 9 | a demand especially in the phrase | - |
| exact | 14 | claim as due or just | - |
| panic | 9 | sudden mass fear and anxiety over anticipated events | panic in the stock market |
| grass | 6 | a police informer who implicates many people | - |
| daily | 9 | of or belonging to or occurring every day | daily routine |
| spain | 7 | a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power | - |
| range | 6 | assign a rank or rating to | - |
| trace | 7 | to go back over again | we retraced the route we took last summer |
| waves | 11 | - | - |
| drank | 10 | - | - |
| banks | 11 | English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820) | - |
| slave | 8 | work very hard, like a slave | - |
| sweat | 8 | excrete perspiration through the pores in the skin | Exercise makes one sweat |
| shark | 12 | any of numerous elongate mostly marine carnivorous fishes with heterocercal caudal fins and tough skin covered with small toothlike scales | - |
| flash | 11 | a lamp for providing momentary light to take a photograph | - |
| sauce | 7 | add zest or flavor to, make more interesting | sauce the roast |
| equal | 14 | a person who is of equal standing with another in a group | - |
| basic | 9 | reduced to the simplest and most significant form possible without loss of generality | a basic story line |
| beats | 7 | a United States youth subculture of the 1950s; rejected possessions or regular work or traditional dress; for communal living and psychedelic drugs and anarchism; favored modern forms of jazz (e.g., bebop) | - |
| roman | 7 | of or relating to or derived from Rome (especially ancient Rome) | - |
| seats | 5 | an area that includes places where several people can sit | - |
| squad | 15 | a cooperative unit (especially in sports) | - |
| raped | 8 | having been robbed and destroyed by force and violence | the raped countryside |
| crane | 7 | United States poet (1899-1932) | - |
| plain | 7 | not mixed with extraneous elements | plain water |
| sally | 8 | a venture off the beaten path | a sally into the wide world beyond his home |
| texas | 12 | the second largest state; located in southwestern United States on the Gulf of Mexico | - |
| blast | 7 | hit hard | - |
| sales | 5 | income (at invoice values) received for goods and services over some given period of time | - |
| salad | 6 | food mixtures either arranged on a plate or tossed and served with a moist dressing; usually consisting of or including greens | - |
| oscar | 7 | an annual award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievements in motion picture production and performance | - |
| habit | 10 | an established custom | it was their habit to dine at 7 every evening |
| sandy | 9 | of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown | - |
| chaos | 10 | a state of extreme confusion and disorder | - |
| blade | 8 | especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole | - |
| barry | 10 | - | - |
| scale | 7 | a thin flake of dead epidermis shed from the surface of the skin | - |
| frame | 10 | a system of assumptions and standards that sanction behavior and give it meaning | - |
| moral | 7 | the significance of a story or event | the moral of the story is to love thy neighbor |
| charm | 12 | attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates | - |
| stake | 9 | mark with a stake | stake out the path |
| champ | 14 | chew noisily | - |
| diary | 9 | a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations | - |
| dates | 6 | - | - |
| cable | 9 | television that is transmitted over cable directly to the receiver | - |
| gates | 6 | United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955) | - |
| cabin | 9 | a small house built of wood; usually in a wooded area | - |
| roads | 6 | a partly sheltered anchorage | - |
| stare | 5 | look at with fixed eyes | The students stared at the teacher with amazement |
| eagle | 6 | shoot two strokes under par | She eagled the hole |
| delay | 9 | cause to be slowed down or delayed | Traffic was delayed by the bad weather |
| loyal | 8 | inspired by love for your country | - |
| beard | 8 | tuft of strong filaments by which e.g. a mussel makes itself fast to a fixed surface | - |
| sammy | 12 | - | - |
| trail | 5 | to lag or linger behind | - |
| ideal | 6 | of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of the reality of ideas | - |
| carol | 7 | joyful religious song celebrating the birth of Christ | - |
| basis | 7 | the most important or necessary part of something | the basis of this drink is orange juice |
| pearl | 7 | a shape that is spherical and small | - |
| faced | 11 | having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination | a neatly faced terrace |
| fraud | 9 | something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage | - |
| daisy | 9 | any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single whorl | - |
| react | 7 | show a response or a reaction to something | - |
| shave | 11 | cut closely | - |
| sneak | 9 | someone who prowls or sneaks about; usually with unlawful intentions | - |
| tasty | 8 | pleasing to the sense of taste | a tasty morsel |
| flame | 10 | shine with a sudden light | - |
| feast | 8 | an elaborate party (often outdoors) | - |
| drawn | 9 | showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering | her face was drawn and haggard from sleeplessness |
| randy | 9 | feeling great sexual desire | - |
| nanny | 8 | a woman who is the custodian of children | - |
| phase | 10 | a particular point in the time of a cycle; measured from some arbitrary zero and expressed as an angle | - |
| patch | 12 | a small contrasting part of something | a patch of clouds |
| labor | 7 | a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages | there is a shortage of skilled labor in this field |
| nancy | 10 | a city in northeastern France in Lorraine | - |
| naive | 8 | marked by or showing unaffected simplicity and lack of guile or worldly experience | a teenager's naive ignorance of life |
| broad | 8 | showing or characterized by broad-mindedness | a broad political stance |
| solar | 5 | relating to or derived from the sun or utilizing the energies of the sun | solar eclipse |
| smash | 10 | hit hard | He smashed a 3-run homer |
| steak | 9 | a slice of meat cut from the fleshy part of an animal or large fish | - |
| whale | 11 | a very large person; impressive in size or qualities | - |
| lands | 6 | - | - |
| harsh | 11 | unpleasantly stern | wild and harsh country full of hot sand and cactus |
| loads | 6 | a large number or amount | - |
| badge | 9 | an emblem (a small piece of plastic or cloth or metal) that signifies your status (rank or membership or affiliation etc.) | they checked everyone's badge before letting them in |
| blank | 11 | a blank gap or missing part | - |
| vital | 8 | urgently needed; absolutely necessary | vital for a healthy society |
| medal | 8 | an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event | - |
| spray | 10 | a dispenser that turns a liquid (such as perfume) into a fine mist | - |
| lance | 7 | a surgical knife with a pointed double-edged blade; used for punctures and small incisions | - |
| baker | 11 | someone who bakes bread or cake | - |
| snack | 11 | eat a snack; eat lightly | She never loses weight because she snacks between meals |
| dated | 7 | marked by features of the immediate and usually discounted past | - |
| label | 7 | trade name of a company that produces musical recordings | the artists and repertoire department of a recording label is responsible for finding new talent |
| mates | 7 | a pair of people who live together | - |
| repay | 10 | make repayment for or return something | - |
| faint | 8 | weak and likely to lose consciousness | suddenly felt faint from the pain |
| chang | 11 | the longest river of Asia; flows eastward from Tibet into the East China Sea near Shanghai | - |
| ralph | 10 | - | - |
| sarge | 6 | - | - |
| backs | 13 | - | - |
| vault | 8 | jump across or leap over (an obstacle) | - |
| roast | 5 | subject to laughter or ridicule | His former students roasted the professor at his 60th birthday |
| fanny | 11 | external female sex organs | in England `fanny' is vulgar slang for female genitals |
| handy | 12 | United States blues musician who transcribed and published traditional blues music (1873-1958) | - |
| brake | 11 | large coarse fern often several feet high; essentially weed ferns; cosmopolitan | - |
| steam | 7 | clean by means of steaming | steam-clean the upholstered sofa |
| mason | 7 | English film actor (1909-1984) | - |
| ranch | 10 | farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle) | - |
| razor | 14 | edge tool used in shaving | - |
| smack | 13 | deliver a hard blow to | The teacher smacked the student who had misbehaved |
| crawl | 10 | show submission or fear | - |
| radar | 6 | measuring instrument in which the echo of a pulse of microwave radiation is used to detect and locate distant objects | - |
| tales | 5 | - | - |
| swamp | 12 | low land that is seasonally flooded; has more woody plants than a marsh and better drainage than a bog | - |
| tease | 5 | disentangle and raise the fibers of | tease wool |
| organ | 6 | wind instrument whose sound is produced by means of pipes arranged in sets supplied with air from a bellows and controlled from a large complex musical keyboard | - |
| float | 8 | an air-filled sac near the spinal column in many fishes that helps maintain buoyancy | - |
| cease | 7 | put an end to a state or an activity | - |
| bacon | 9 | English scientist and Franciscan monk who stressed the importance of experimentation; first showed that air is required for combustion and first used lenses to correct vision (1220-1292) | - |
| fatal | 8 | (of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin | such doctrines, if true, would be absolutely fatal to my theory |
| drain | 6 | flow off gradually | The rain water drains into this big vat |
| brass | 7 | the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something | - |
| cargo | 8 | goods carried by a large vehicle | - |
| rains | 5 | - | - |
| rally | 8 | the feat of mustering strength for a renewed effort | he singled to start a rally in the 9th inning |
| whack | 17 | hit hard | The teacher whacked the boy |
| jeans | 12 | (used in the plural) close-fitting trousers of heavy denim for manual work or casual wear | - |
| dealt | 6 | - | - |
| craig | 8 | - | - |
| rabbi | 9 | a Hebrew title of respect for a Jewish scholar or teacher | - |
| eager | 6 | a high wave (often dangerous) caused by tidal flow (as by colliding tidal currents or in a narrow estuary) | - |
| stamp | 9 | walk heavily | - |
| waist | 8 | the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips | - |
| wagon | 9 | a group of seven bright stars in the constellation Ursa Major | - |
| fatty | 11 | a rotund individual | - |
| grasp | 8 | hold firmly | - |
| hatch | 13 | shading consisting of multiple crossing lines | - |
| logan | 6 | a mountain peak in the St. Elias Range in the southwestern Yukon Territory in Canada (19,850 feet high) | - |
| salon | 5 | a shop where hairdressers and beauticians work | - |
| diane | 6 | - | - |
| erase | 5 | remove by or as if by rubbing or erasing | Please erase the formula on the blackboard--it is wrong! |
| hairy | 11 | having or covered with hair | Jacob was a hairy man |
| maker | 11 | a business engaged in manufacturing some product | - |
| scarf | 10 | a joint made by notching the ends of two pieces of timber or metal so that they will lock together end-to-end | - |
| grain | 6 | the physical composition of something (especially with respect to the size and shape of the small constituents of a substance) | sand of a fine grain |
| laser | 5 | an acronym for light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation; an optical device that produces an intense monochromatic beam of coherent light | - |
| draft | 9 | a large and hurried swallow | - |
| shade | 9 | a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color | after several trials he mixed the shade of pink that she wanted |
| tango | 6 | a ballroom dance of Latin-American origin | - |
| paths | 10 | - | - |
| 7 | communicate electronically on the computer | - | |
| camel | 9 | cud-chewing mammal used as a draft or saddle animal in desert regions | - |
| straw | 8 | spread by scattering ( | - |
| stain | 5 | an act that brings discredit to the person who does it | - |
| stall | 5 | postpone doing what one should be doing | - |
| pairs | 7 | - | - |
| dwarf | 12 | a person who is markedly small | - |
| baked | 12 | dried out by heat or excessive exposure to sunlight | land lying baked in the heat |
| rehab | 10 | - | - |
| races | 7 | - | - |
| shaft | 11 | an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect | she threw shafts of sarcasm |
| spark | 11 | merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance | he had a sparkle in his eye |
| tails | 5 | formalwear consisting of full evening dress for men | - |
| canal | 7 | a bodily passage or tube lined with epithelial cells and conveying a secretion or other substance | the alimentary canal |
| chart | 10 | represent by means of a graph | chart the data |
| skate | 9 | large edible rays having a long snout and thick tail with pectoral fins continuous with the head; swim by undulating the edges of the pectoral fins | - |
| fatso | 8 | a rotund individual | - |
| layer | 8 | an abstract place usually conceived as having depth | a simile has at least two layers of meaning |
| judas | 13 | (New Testament) the Apostle who betrayed Jesus to his enemies for 30 pieces of silver | - |
| sadly | 9 | in an unfortunate or deplorable manner | he was sadly neglected |
| shawn | 11 | United States dancer and choreographer who collaborated with Ruth Saint Denis (1891-1972) | - |
| spear | 7 | an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish | - |
| urban | 7 | located in or characteristic of a city or city life | urban property owners |
| pains | 7 | an effortful attempt to attain a goal | - |
| lease | 5 | grant use or occupation of under a term of contract | - |
| cigar | 8 | a roll of tobacco for smoking | - |
| baron | 7 | a very wealthy or powerful businessman | an oil baron |
| stray | 8 | move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment | - |
| peach | 12 | a very attractive or seductive looking woman | - |
| laden | 6 | remove with or as if with a ladle | - |
| stack | 11 | a large tall chimney through which combustion gases and smoke can be evacuated | - |
| polar | 7 | being of crucial importance | the polar events of this study |
| rival | 8 | be equal to in quality or ability | Nothing can rival cotton for durability |
| paolo | 7 | - | - |
| wages | 9 | a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing | the wages of sin is death |
| plead | 8 | appeal or request earnestly | I pleaded with him to stop |
| realm | 7 | a knowledge domain that you are interested in or are communicating about | it was a limited realm of discourse |
| salty | 8 | engagingly stimulating or provocative | salty language |
| traps | 7 | - | - |
| patty | 10 | small flat mass of chopped food | - |
| wheat | 11 | grains of common wheat; sometimes cooked whole or cracked as cereal; usually ground into flour | - |
| dares | 6 | - | - |
| slack | 11 | a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot | - |
| strap | 7 | a band that goes over the shoulder and supports a garment or bag | - |
| tammy | 12 | a woolen cap of Scottish origin | - |
| craft | 10 | shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception | - |
| crabs | 9 | infestation of the pubic hair by crab lice | - |
| prank | 11 | a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement | - |
| rainy | 8 | (of weather) wet by periods of rain | rainy days |
| scrap | 9 | worthless material that is to be disposed of | - |
| stark | 9 | without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers | stark staring mad |
| liang | 6 | - | - |
| tramp | 9 | a commercial steamer for hire; one having no regular schedule | - |
| jacky | 21 | - | - |
| bathe | 10 | cleanse the entire body | bathe daily |
| rates | 5 | a local tax on property (usually used in the plural) | - |
| scram | 9 | leave immediately; used usually in the imperative form | - |
| valid | 9 | still legally acceptable | the license is still valid |
| pause | 7 | interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing | The speaker paused |
| essay | 8 | make an effort or attempt | The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps |
| vague | 9 | not clearly expressed or understood | their descriptions of human behavior become vague, dull, and unclear |
| hallo | 8 | - | - |
| rapid | 8 | characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed | a rapid movement |
| takin | 9 | large heavily built goat antelope of eastern Himalayan area | - |
| macho | 12 | used of men; markedly masculine in appearance or manner | - |
| drake | 10 | English explorer and admiral who was the first Englishman to circumnavigate the globe and who helped to defeat the Spanish Armada (1540-1596) | - |
| crank | 11 | start by cranking | crank up the engine |
| stash | 8 | save up as for future use | - |
| panel | 7 | select from a list | empanel prospective jurors |
| yacht | 13 | an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing | - |
| triad | 6 | a three-note major or minor chord; a note and its third and fifth tones | - |
| wally | 11 | a silly and inept person; someone who is regarded as stupid | - |
| vocal | 10 | given to expressing yourself freely or insistently | a vocal assembly |
| waltz | 17 | dance a waltz | - |
| wrath | 11 | belligerence aroused by a real or supposed wrong (personified as one of the deadly sins) | - |
| flags | 9 | - | - |
| madly | 11 | in an insane manner | the witch cackled madly |
| parks | 11 | United States civil rights leader who refused to give up her seat on a bus to a white man in Montgomery (Alabama) and so triggered the national Civil Rights movement (born in 1913) | - |
| slash | 8 | beat severely with a whip or rod | - |
| shack | 14 | small crude shelter used as a dwelling | - |
| weary | 11 | exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress | - |
| squat | 14 | having a low center of gravity; built low to the ground | - |
| haunt | 8 | haunt like a ghost; pursue | Fear of illness haunts her |
| leash | 8 | a figurative restraint | kept a tight leash on his emotions |
| chalk | 14 | an amphetamine derivative (trade name Methedrine) used in the form of a crystalline hydrochloride; used as a stimulant to the nervous system and as an appetite suppressant | - |
| coral | 7 | the hard stony skeleton of a Mediterranean coral that has a delicate red or pink color and is used for jewelry | - |
| naval | 8 | connected with or belonging to or used in a navy | naval history |
| brace | 9 | a structural member used to stiffen a framework | - |
| shalt | 8 | - | - |
| taped | 8 | recorded on tape | - |
| valve | 11 | a structure in a hollow organ (like the heart) with a flap to insure one-way flow of fluid through it | - |
| flare | 8 | erupt or intensify suddenly | Tempers flared at the meeting |
| haste | 8 | the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner | in his haste to leave he forgot his book |
| darcy | 11 | - | - |
| batch | 12 | a collection of things or persons to be handled together | - |
| barge | 8 | a flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals) | - |
| weave | 11 | interlace by or as if by weaving | - |
| gravy | 12 | a sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money) | - |
| hardy | 12 | United States slapstick comedian who played the pompous and overbearing member of the Laurel and Hardy duo who made many films (1892-1957) | - |
| crate | 7 | the quantity contained in a crate | - |
| tread | 6 | tread or stomp heavily or roughly | - |
| flats | 8 | footwear (shoes or slippers) with no heel (or a very low heel) | - |
| manly | 10 | possessing qualities befitting a man | - |
| lunar | 5 | of or relating to or associated with the moon | lunar surface |
| baton | 7 | a short stout club used primarily by policemen | - |
| shady | 12 | not as expected | a shady deal |
| eater | 5 | someone who consumes food for nourishment | - |
| grape | 8 | any of numerous woody vines of genus Vitis bearing clusters of edible berries | - |
| mango | 8 | large evergreen tropical tree cultivated for its large oval fruit | - |
| maths | 10 | a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement | - |
| paste | 7 | a tasty mixture to be spread on bread or crackers or used in preparing other dishes | - |
| basil | 7 | leaves of the common basil; used fresh or dried | - |
| pilar | 7 | of or relating to a hair | - |
| raven | 8 | eat greedily | - |
| slate | 5 | thin layers of rock used for roofing | - |
| wager | 9 | the money risked on a gamble | - |
| hajji | 22 | an Arabic term of respect for someone who has made the pilgrimage to Mecca | - |
| cloak | 11 | hide under a false appearance | - |
| chant | 10 | recite with musical intonation; recite as a chant or a psalm | The rabbi chanted a prayer |
| baths | 10 | - | - |
| nacho | 10 | a tortilla chip topped with cheese and chili-pepper and broiled | - |
| bases | 7 | - | - |
| hasty | 11 | done with very great haste and without due deliberation | hasty marriage seldom proveth well |
| marsh | 10 | low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water | thousands of acres of marshland |
| malik | 11 | the leader of a town or community in some parts of Asia Minor and the Indian subcontinent | maliks rule the hinterland of Afghanistan under the protection of warlords |
| maxim | 16 | English inventor (born in the United States) who invented the Maxim gun that was used in World War I (1840-1916) | - |
| carve | 10 | engrave or cut by chipping away at a surface | carve one's name into the bark |
| cramp | 11 | prevent the progress or free movement of | - |
| bangs | 8 | - | - |
| sahib | 10 | formerly a term of respect for important white Europeans in colonial India; used after the name | - |
| sonar | 5 | a measuring instrument that sends out an acoustic pulse in water and measures distances in terms of the time for the echo of the pulse to return | sonar is an acronym for sound navigation ranging |
| snail | 5 | edible terrestrial snail usually served in the shell with a sauce of melted butter and garlic | - |
| grail | 6 | (legend) chalice used by Christ at the Last Supper | - |
| groan | 6 | indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure | The students groaned when the professor got out the exam booklets |
| dandy | 10 | a sailing vessel with two masts; a small mizzen is aft of the rudderpost | - |
| ratio | 5 | the relation between things (or parts of things) with respect to their comparative quantity, magnitude, or degree | - |
| tacky | 14 | tastelessly showy | - |
| pagan | 8 | a person who does not acknowledge your god | - |
| heave | 11 | the act of lifting something with great effort | - |
| latte | 5 | strong espresso coffee with a topping of frothed steamed milk | - |
| mambo | 11 | a Latin American dance similar in rhythm to the rumba | - |
| decay | 11 | the spontaneous disintegration of a radioactive substance along with the emission of ionizing radiation | - |
| dread | 7 | causing fear or dread or terror | the dread presence of the headmaster |
| clash | 10 | be incompatible; be or come into conflict | These colors clash |
| faded | 10 | having lost freshness or brilliance of color | faded jeans |
| flank | 12 | the side of military or naval formation | they attacked the enemy's right flank |
| mater | 7 | an informal use of the Latin word for mother; sometimes used by British schoolboys or used facetiously | - |
| beads | 8 | several beads threaded together on a string | - |
| pedal | 8 | a lever that is operated with the foot | - |
| yahoo | 11 | a person who is not very intelligent or interested in culture | - |
| havoc | 13 | violent and needless disturbance | - |
| dairy | 9 | a farm where dairy products are produced | - |
| blaze | 16 | move rapidly and as if blazing | The spaceship blazed out into space |
| spank | 11 | give a spanking to; subject to a spanking | - |
| slain | 5 | killed; `slain' is formal or literary as in | slain warriors |
| stale | 5 | lacking originality or spontaneity; no longer new | stale news |
| quack | 20 | act as a medical quack or a charlatan | - |
| relay | 8 | electrical device such that current flowing through it in one circuit can switch on and off a current in a second circuit | - |
| rated | 6 | - | - |
| tally | 8 | gain points in a game | - |
| titan | 5 | a person of exceptional importance and reputation | - |
| trans | 5 | - | - |
| gauge | 7 | judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time) | - |
| gases | 6 | - | - |
| caste | 7 | a social class separated from others by distinctions of hereditary rank or profession or wealth | - |
| chaps | 12 | - | - |
| racer | 7 | someone who drives racing cars at high speeds | - |
| jacks | 18 | a game in which jackstones are thrown and picked up in various groups between bounces of a small rubber ball | - |
| manor | 7 | the mansion of a lord or wealthy person | - |
| rural | 5 | living in or characteristic of farming or country life | rural people |
| shaky | 15 | not secure; beset with difficulties | a shaky marriage |
| valet | 8 | a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer | - |
| oasis | 5 | a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary | - |
| paddy | 12 | an irrigated or flooded field where rice is grown | - |
| hanks | 12 | United States film actor (born in 1956) | - |
| maple | 9 | any of numerous trees or shrubs of the genus Acer bearing winged seeds in pairs; north temperate zone | - |
| sands | 6 | the region of the shore of a lake or sea or ocean | - |
| vicar | 10 | a Roman Catholic priest who acts for another higher-ranking clergyman | - |
| farce | 10 | a comedy characterized by broad satire and improbable situations | - |
| gabby | 13 | full of trivial conversation | kept from her housework by gabby neighbors |
| crave | 10 | have a craving, appetite, or great desire for | - |
| spade | 8 | a playing card in the major suit that has one or more black figures on it | she led a low spade |
| wacko | 14 | a person who is regarded as eccentric or mad | - |
| hazel | 17 | Australian tree grown especially for ornament and its fine-grained wood and bearing edible nuts | - |
| torah | 8 | the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit | - |
Welcome to the fascinating world of five-letter words with an 'A' sitting snugly in the middle, a linguistic niche where each word seems to spring to life with its unique charm. This particular arrangement isn't just about the balance it brings visually—it's about the way these words roll off the tongue, creating a pleasing cadence that makes them memorable. From everyday terms to delightful oddities, these words can add flavor and flair to language, making them indispensable for word enthusiasts and language lovers alike. Let's dive into a colorful array of examples and see how they influence the way we communicate.
About 5-letter words with an 'A' in the middle
The English language is a vibrant tapestry woven from words that play different roles, and those with an 'A' in the third position are no exception. This structure often contributes to a word's rhythm, lending it musicality. Words like "space" and "flash" have a certain symmetry thanks to their centered 'A', providing a balance that is both pleasing to the eye and the ear. This positioning can subtly alter pronunciation, as the vowel sound often dictates the flow of the word itself.
Positioning the 'A' centrally is not merely a matter of aesthetics; it often influences the word’s meaning and utility. Consider "craft," which evokes creativity and skill, or "brave," synonymous with courage. The middle 'A' anchors these words, making them more robust and impactful. These words pepper our conversations and writings, often without us realizing the linguistic elegance they bring.
Popular word examples
These five-letter wonders with a central 'A' have carved out their own niche in the lexicon, offering both utility and fun. Let's explore some popular examples that highlight their charm.
Flash
- Definition: A sudden burst of light or a quick occurrence.
- Example in a Sentence: The camera's flash startled the cat.
- Fun Fact: The word "flash" has origins in the Middle English word "flaschen," which meant to splash or dash.
Brave
- Definition: Showing courage or valor.
- Example in a Sentence: The brave knight faced the dragon without fear.
- Fun Fact: "Brave" comes from the Italian word "bravo," which originally meant wild or savage.
Crate
- Definition: A large shipping container, often made of wood.
- Example in a Sentence: They packed the antique vase securely in a crate.
- Fun Fact: The word "crate" was first used in the late 15th century and is thought to be derived from the Latin word "cratis," meaning wickerwork.
Grasp
- Definition: To seize and hold firmly.
- Example in a Sentence: She managed to grasp the concept quickly.
- Fun Fact: Grasp has Old Norse roots, specifically the word "grípa."
Shaky
- Definition: Unsteady or trembling.
- Example in a Sentence: His voice was shaky as he spoke in front of the crowd.
- Fun Fact: "Shaky" can also describe something unreliable or prone to failure.
Crack
- Definition: A line on the surface of something along which it has split without breaking apart.
- Example in a Sentence: The crack in the wall grew larger after the earthquake.
- Fun Fact: Besides its literal meaning, "crack" is commonly used in phrases like "crack a joke."
Swash
- Definition: To move with a swagger or bold show.
- Example in a Sentence: The pirate swashed his way across the deck.
- Fun Fact: "Swash" shares its etymology with the word "swish," both indicating sweeping movements.
Stack
- Definition: A neat pile of objects, usually of the same kind.
- Example in a Sentence: He had a stack of books waiting to be read.
- Fun Fact: "Stack" finds its linguistic roots in the Old Norse word "stakkr."
Track
- Definition: A path or trail that is made by people or animals walking over the ground.
- Example in a Sentence: The hikers followed the track through the forest.
- Fun Fact: The term "track" is also used in music, referring to a recorded song or piece.
Brand
- Definition: A type of product manufactured by a particular company under a particular name.
- Example in a Sentence: She only drinks that brand of coffee.
- Fun Fact: Initially, "brand" referred to a burning piece of wood, evolving over time to mean a trademark.
High-scoring scrabble examples
For Scrabble aficionados, these words can be game-changers, offering high scores and strategic advantages. Here's a table of noteworthy contenders:
| Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Quark | 18 | A type of elementary particle in physics. |
| Glaze | 15 | A shiny coating applied to pottery. |
| Brake | 11 | A device for slowing or stopping movement. |
| Flake | 12 | A small, thin piece detached from something. |
| Cramp | 11 | A painful involuntary muscle contraction. |
Popular 5-letter words for Wordle
Wordle enthusiasts know the thrill of finding just the right word. Here are some popular choices that fit our theme perfectly:
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Clasp | A device with interlocking parts for fastening. |
| Blaze | A bright flame or fire. |
| Charm | A quality that attracts delight or admiration. |
| Grant | To agree to give or allow something. |
| Dance | To move rhythmically to music. |
Unusual and rare word examples
Sometimes, the quirkiest words are the most interesting. Let's delve into some rarities with an 'A' at their core.
Smarm
- Definition: Excessive flattery or insincere earnestness.
- Interesting Fact: "Smarm" originated in the mid-19th century, likely derived from smearing or smoothing down one's hair.
- Example in a Sentence: His smarm was evident as he complimented the boss incessantly.
Bhang
- Definition: An edible preparation of cannabis originating from the Indian Subcontinent.
- Interesting Fact: Bhang has been used in India since as early as 1000 BC, often during religious rituals.
- Example in a Sentence: During the festival, the locals enjoyed a traditional drink made with bhang.
Gnarl
- Definition: A knotty protuberance on a tree; a twisted growth.
- Interesting Fact: The word "gnarl" is related to "gnarled," which describes something twisted or contorted.
- Example in a Sentence: The ancient oak was notable for its large gnarl.
Cramp
- Definition: A painful involuntary contraction of a muscle or muscles.
- Interesting Fact: The word traces back to the Old French "crampe," meaning a painful constriction.
- Example in a Sentence: After the marathon, she experienced a severe cramp in her leg.
Plash
- Definition: A gentle splash or the sound of splashing.
- Interesting Fact: "Plash" is often used in literature to evoke tranquil imagery of water.
- Example in a Sentence: The plash of the fountain added to the garden's serenity.
Final words
Exploring the richness of five-letter words with an 'A' in the middle opens up a window into the playful and practical aspects of language. Whether it's boosting your Scrabble score, cracking a Wordle puzzle, or simply enjoying the rhythm of these words, there's a lot to appreciate in their construction and use. Keep these words handy, and let them add a dash of charm to your linguistic repertoire!
