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

The pattern is precise, but the vocabulary ranges from familiar words such as persona and paprika to specialist entries such as polyzoa. Only two matches rank among common English words, so expect more obscure options as you scan. Dictionary coverage also varies: Collins includes more matches than NWL2023 or ENABLE.

The pattern at a glance

• Exactly 90 tournament-dictionary words begin with P and finish with A.
• Collins includes 87 matches; NWL2023 has 67 and ENABLE has 59.
• Only two matches count as common English words.
• POLYZOA leads the Scrabble scores at 21 points; PYXIDIA follows at 20.
• The list includes everyday picks such as persona, paprika, and polenta.

Which P-to-A words score most?

POLYZOA is the standout scorer at 21 points, with PYXIDIA just behind at 20. PYREXIA scores 19, while PARAZOA and PAXIUBA each score 18. These are strong letter-value plays, but their specialist vocabulary makes them less obvious choices than familiar entries.

For a more recognizable starting point, try PERSONA, PAPRIKA, or POLENTA. PANACEA, PATELLA, and PETUNIA also show how varied the endings can be: the shared final A does not mean the words belong to one topic or word family. PAPRIKA and PAVLOVA score 15 each, against an average of 11.6.

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

The dictionary split is substantial: Collins has 87 matches, compared with 67 in NWL2023 and 59 in ENABLE. Those totals overlap, so they should not be added together. Check your game's word list before building a play around an unfamiliar entry.

The two common words are a small slice of the 90-match set, and 75 entries have definitions. That makes this pattern better for solving a constrained board than for guessing from everyday vocabulary alone. Scan the familiar examples first, then use the score leaders when rare letters fit your rack.