7-letter words with A as the 1st letter and A as the 5th letter

The fixed A tiles leave five open spaces, but the resulting words vary widely: ALREADY is familiar, while AWKWARD is a strong scoring play. Only 20 entries are common by English frequency, and 116 have definitions. The final letter gives you a quick way to narrow the choices: S and E are the leading endings by a clear margin.

The pattern at a glance

• 153 entries match the A-at-the-start, A-in-fifth pattern.
• S is the most frequent ending, with 51 words; E follows with 41.
• ALREADY, AVERAGE, ANIMALS, and APPEARS are recognizable examples.
• AWKWARD leads the scores at 18 points in Scrabble.

Which words are easiest to recognize?

Start with words you already know: ALREADY, AVERAGE, ANIMALS, and APPEARS all fit the pattern. APPEALS and ATTRACT are other familiar options. These examples can be easier to spot than less common entries when you are scanning a rack or solving a letter puzzle.

The frequency split is worth noting: just 20 entries are among the commonest English words, despite 116 having definitions. That gap means a dictionary-valid candidate may still feel unfamiliar. For everyday play, test the recognizable words first, then use the fixed A positions to check longer possibilities.

How do endings and scores narrow the choices?

S and E together account for 92 words, so check those endings early when your last tile is known. That total comes from 51 S-ending words plus 41 ending in E. The remaining endings are much less common, making a final A, T, or Y a narrower clue.

For a scoring play, AWKWARD is the standout at 18 points before board bonuses. The unusual letters make it valuable, but don’t let the score distract you from the pattern: 7-letter words with A in positions 1 and 5 still need both fixed A tiles. Dictionary coverage also differs among game lists, so check your game's word list before relying on an obscure entry.