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

Two fixed A tiles make a tight pattern, but the matches range from everyday vocabulary to specialist terms. ALGEBRA, ANTENNA, and AMMONIA are easy to recognize; ALTEZZA and ACEQUIA stand out more for their letter values. Only four matches rank among the top 25,000 English words by frequency, so expect plenty of less familiar options.

The pattern at a glance

• Exactly 104 matches have seven letters, begin with A, and end with A.
• ALTEZZA scores 25 points, topping the ranked matches; its two Z tiles drive the total.
• Only 4 matches fall among the top 25,000 English words by frequency.
• Collins includes 101 matches, NWL2023 includes 76, and ENABLE includes 69; the dictionary lists overlap.

How many 7-letter words with A as the 1st and 7th letter?

There are 104 7-letter words with A as the 1st and 7th letter in the tournament-dictionary pool. That is slightly more than the matching C-starting set, with 102 words, but far fewer than A-starting words ending in S, with 618.

The familiar matches include ALGEBRA, ANTENNA, AMMONIA, and AMNESIA. ARUGULA and ALFALFA name foods; ALUMINA and ADENOMA are technical terms. This mix matters when a puzzle calls for a recognizable answer rather than any dictionary-valid fit.

Which A-ended matches score well in Scrabble?

ALTEZZA leads at 25 points before board bonuses. ACEQUIA, ALBIZIA, and ALCORZA each score 18, while ALFORJA scores 17. AQUARIA and APRAXIA reach 16, giving you several high-value options when a Q, Z, or J fits your rack.

A seven-tile Scrabble play earns the standard 50-point bingo bonus, so consider these matches when your rack can supply all seven letters. The limitation is familiarity: only four matches are common by frequency, and dictionary coverage varies. Check your game's word list before committing to a rare entry.