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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. Which verb does 'abask' most commonly modify?
2. Abaissed is the archaic cousin of which modern word's meaning?
3. Where is the heartland of the community the word names?
4. What type of wood does the aalii plant produce?
5. Where does the stress fall in 'abandons'?
6. Where does the primary stress fall in 'abase'?
7. In which legal traditions does 'abactor' belong?
8. Which of the following is true about the word 'abacli'?
9. Which sentence uses the word correctly?
10. What does an abactor do?
11. Which word is the closest modern synonym of 'abaised'?
12. Where does the primary stress fall in 'abactinally'?
13. Which sentence uses 'abandoners' correctly?
14. Is 'abduction' a countable or uncountable noun?
15. To which broader ethnic group do the Ababdeh belong?
16. Can 'abattoir' be used as a verb?
17. What is the correct plural form of 'abbacy'?
18. Which sentence uses 'abdomen' grammatically correctly?
19. What part of speech is 'abaissed' in 'the abaissed suitor'?
20. Which sentence uses the plural correctly?
21. What lines the inside of an abalone shell?
22. Is 'abacination' a countable noun?
23. From which language does the root of 'abbess' (abba) originate?
24. What does the Latin root 'abax' mean?
25. What is the relationship between 'abanic' and 'abandon'?
26. How is 'abaff' pronounced?
27. What does 'abaisance' mean?
28. What is the best modern replacement for 'abaisance' in everyday writing?
29. Which word is the royal counterpart of abadengo?
30. What does the word 'aasvogel' literally translate to in English?
31. Which of the following best describes 'abacot' in linguistic terms?
32. Which plural is correct in English prose?
33. Why should you not say 'I have an abaci'?
34. Which word rhymes with 'abalone'?
35. Which sentence is grammatically correct?
36. What part of speech is 'abaction'?
37. The prefix 'ab-' in 'abactinal' means what?
38. Which word is a close synonym for 'aba'?
39. What is the correct pronunciation of 'abacot'?
40. How is the word 'aam' correctly pronounced?
41. How many syllables does 'abaisance' have?
42. From which language did 'aam' enter English trade vocabulary?
43. Which word is an antonym of 'abandoners'?
44. What part of speech is the word 'abacist'?
45. Where does the primary stress fall in 'abamp'?
46. In what context would a writer most likely use the word 'abacination'?
47. Which garment does the abanet secure?
48. What modern word replaced 'abac' in standard English?
49. From which language does the root of 'abbatial' (abba) originate?
50. What is the original phrase that was misread to create 'abacot'?
