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Why is 'A' shaped and used the way it is?
The letter 'A' traces its roots back to the Phoenician alphabet around 1000 BCE. The Phoenicians called it "Aleph". The Phoenicians drew an ox head, symbolizing leadership and strength, which is why it earned the first position.
Phoenician: Aleph (Meaning: Ox Head)
Original Symbol: 𐤀
Greek & Latin: Adapted into the modern shape.
Modern English: A
Understanding the origin of 'A' helps with spelling, pronunciation, and recognizing root words in modern English vocabulary.
Quick reference for A-words sorted by character count.
| Length | Common Words | Scrabble Point Value Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Letters | AB | 2 - 4 pts |
| 3 Letters | AAL, AAM, AAS, ABA | 3 - 6 pts |
| 4 Letters | AAHS, AALS, AANI, AARU | 4 - 8 pts |
| 5 Letters | AAHED, AALII, AARGH, AARON | 5 - 10 pts |
| 6 Letters | AAHING, AALIIS, AARRGH, ABABUA | 6 - 12 pts |
| 7 Letters | AARONIC, AARRGHH, ABABDEH, ABACATE | 7 - 14 pts |
| 8 Letters | AARDVARK, AARDWOLF, AARONITE, AASVOGEL | 8 - 16 pts |
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Common questions about words starting with A.
Take this 50-question quiz on words starting with A.
1. How is the word 'abdomen' typically pronounced in standard American English?
2. Can 'aba' be used as a verb?
3. Which sentence uses 'abed' grammatically correctly?
4. Where does the primary stress fall in 'abaft'?
5. Which characteristic makes the abacaxi variety different from standard commercial pineapples?
6. How is the word 'abbess' correctly pronounced?
7. Which of the following is the correct noun form of 'abduct'?
8. What does the verb 'abet' primarily mean?
9. What does the Latin root 'abax' mean?
10. In what historical context were aals primarily traded?
11. What part of speech is the word 'Ababua'?
12. Which word is the closest synonym to 'abaft'?
13. Which of the following is the correct noun form of 'abduce'?
14. Which spelling is correct?
15. When referring to the fabric, is 'aba' countable?
16. From which language does the word 'aal' originate?
17. Which verb correctly agrees with the plural noun 'aardwolves'?
18. Which biblical figure is the source of the word 'Aaronitic'?
19. Where do aardvarks live in the wild?
20. What does the informal word 'ab' stand for?
21. Which word is the closest synonym of 'aback' in 'taken aback'?
22. Which word rhymes perfectly with Aaron?
23. Which language do the Ababdeh traditionally speak?
24. Which sentence uses 'abs' grammatically correctly?
25. Which phrase is the most common English collocation for 'aahs'?
26. What is the singular form of 'abacas'?
27. What does 'aahed in relief' mean?
28. Which word is a common synonym for 'abbreviate'?
29. Is it correct to say 'I have two abacus'?
30. Which sentence uses 'abandonee' correctly?
31. Which of the following is an example of an abacterial infection?
32. What is the difference between 'abatement' and 'abasement'?
33. How is the word 'abbreviate' correctly pronounced?
34. From which language does the word 'abacaxi' originate?
35. What is the aardvark's closest living biological relative?
36. How is the ending of 'abacisci' pronounced in English?
37. Which of the following is a grammatical rule for the word 'Aani'?
38. From which language does the root of 'abbey' (abba) originate?
39. How does the aardwolf defend itself when threatened?
40. Why should you not say 'I bought three aals' when referring to the dye?
41. How is 'Aaronical' pronounced?
42. Which spelling is correct?
43. What can the word 'Ababua' refer to besides the people?
44. What part of speech is 'abac'?
45. What is the modern, standard spelling of Abacay?
46. What is the relationship between the 'Aaronic' priesthood and the 'Levitical' tribe?
47. Which word is the female equivalent of 'abbot'?
48. What is a common mistake when using the word 'abacate'?
49. Which of the following is a grammatically correct sentence?
50. Which of the following best describes 'abacot' in linguistic terms?
