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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 'aasvogel' correctly pronounced?
2. What does the archaic word 'abacination' refer to?
3. Can 'aba' be used as a verb?
4. Can 'abattoir' be used as a verb?
5. How should the 'ghh' in 'aarrghh' typically be pronounced?
6. Is 'abase' a transitive or intransitive verb?
7. What traditional role were the Ababdeh famous for in the 19th century?
8. Which word is a close synonym for 'aba'?
9. Which word is the true opposite of 'abactinally'?
10. Which language does the word 'abacisci' ultimately come from?
11. Old glossaries sometimes extended abaff's sense to:
12. What part of speech is 'Aaronite'?
13. Which of the following is a common female homophone for Aaron?
14. Which word is the male human leader of an abbey?
15. Why should you not say 'I bought three aals' when referring to the dye?
16. What is the Egyptian underworld that one must cross to reach Aaru?
17. Which word is the anatomical opposite (antonym) of 'abduction'?
18. What is the correct singular form of 'aardwolves'?
19. What animal does the word 'aasvogels' refer to?
20. How is 'abaff' pronounced?
21. What part of speech is the word 'abaca'?
22. Is 'aas' a singular or plural noun?
23. From which Latin root does 'abdicate' originate, also meaning 'to proclaim'?
24. What is the noun form of 'abacinate'?
25. What does Aaru visually resemble, according to Egyptian texts?
26. Which of the following is the correct adjective form?
27. How does the word end in careful speech?
28. Which word is a common antonym (opposite) of 'abet'?
29. Is 'abduce' a common word in everyday speech?
30. Which of the following is the correct verb form of 'abasement'?
31. What is the standard English plural of 'abacus'?
32. What is the verb form of 'abductor'?
33. In what context is it inappropriate to use the word 'ab'?
34. In Old Testament usage, Abaddon is best described as:
35. Which historical figure famously mentioned the Ababdeh in his writings?
36. What force appears in the unit's definition?
37. Which word is a common synonym for 'abbacy' when referring to the physical building?
38. In which syllable does the primary stress fall when pronouncing 'abacterial'?
39. Where does the word 'abac' originate from?
40. Which word names the deed rather than the doer?
41. When referring to the fabric, is 'aba' countable?
42. From which language did English borrow the word 'aal'?
43. Which sentence uses 'abactinally' correctly?
44. How is the word 'abbot' correctly pronounced?
45. What is a common mistake when using the word 'Aaronical'?
46. What does 'Aaronical' mean?
47. What color are abama flowers?
48. From which language did English borrow the word 'abattoir'?
49. Which garment does the abanet secure?
50. Which of the following is an antonym (opposite) of the quiet, secluded abbey?
