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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. In anatomy, what does it mean to 'abduct' a limb?
2. What is the scientific genus name for the aal plant?
3. Which preposition is most commonly used to show what is being given up?
4. How is 'abac' correctly pronounced?
5. What is a common spelling mistake when writing the plural of 'ab'?
6. When is an aardvark most active?
7. What part of speech is 'abaissed' in 'the abaissed suitor'?
8. What is the primary meaning of the Arabic name 'Aani'?
9. How is 'abaissed' pronounced?
10. Which garment does the abanet secure?
11. Which spelling is correct?
12. Is 'abacas' the correct plural for the calculating tool 'abacus'?
13. How is the 's' in 'aahs' pronounced?
14. From which Latin root does 'abbreviation' originate, also meaning 'short'?
15. Is 'Aani' a name typically given to boys or girls?
16. How is 'abaff' pronounced?
17. Which dictionary recorded 'abaissed' for posterity?
18. Which sentence uses 'aas' correctly?
19. Why can botanists no longer identify the abanga precisely?
20. Which continent is the aardwolf native to?
21. What animal does the word 'aasvogels' refer to?
22. Which suffix builds the word 'abandonable'?
23. Which word is a common synonym for 'abaciscus' in mosaic work?
24. Which preposition often follows the verb form of 'aahs'?
25. Which writer preserved the Latin form 'abanet' in the fourth century?
26. Which word is the exact opposite (antonym) of 'abandonee'?
27. What is the Greek name paired with Abaddon in Revelation?
28. How is 'abacli' correctly pronounced?
29. The deepest root of the word chain is Aramaic:
30. What part of speech is 'Aaronical'?
31. Which poet famously used 'aband'?
32. Is 'abandon' (noun) countable or uncountable?
33. What is the relationship between 'abanic' and 'abandon'?
34. Which part of the aal plant is used to make dye?
35. Which verb pairs most naturally with 'abandonedly'?
36. What separates the abdomen from the thorax (chest)?
37. Can 'aback' be used as an adjective?
38. What part of speech is 'abac'?
39. What is the difference between 'abduct' and 'kidnap'?
40. What is the modern common name for the fruit of the aal plant?
41. How is 'Abadite' pronounced?
42. What is the plural of abaculus?
43. What does the adjective 'Aaronic' primarily describe?
44. Which word is an antonym of 'abandoners'?
45. How is the 'g' in 'aasvogel' pronounced?
46. What does 'abandonable' mean?
47. What does the noun 'abasement' mean?
48. Is 'abashment' a countable or uncountable noun?
49. Three abamperes equal how many amperes?
50. Which sentence uses 'abaculi' correctly?
