5-letter words starting with A

Use this list of five-letter words that start with A to build a quick practice set. Ask your child to say each word out loud, clap the syllables, and try to spell it. Choose 5–10 words at a time to keep practice short and positive.

abatenoun
Abatement.
Grade Grade 5Scrabble 7
aboutadverb
Reasonably close to
2 syllablesGrade Grade 2
aboutadverb
Reasonably close to
2 syllablesGrade Grade 2
aboveadverb
In the sky : overhead
2 syllables
aboveadverb
In the sky : overhead
2 syllables
abysmnoun
Hell; the infernal pit; the great deep; the primal chaos.
Grade Grade 6Scrabble 12
acuteadjective
Lasting a short time
2 syllables
adagenoun
An old saying which has obtained credit by long use
Grade Grade 4Scrabble 7
adaptverb
To make fit (as for a new use) often by modification
2 syllablesGrade Grade 4
admitverb
To allow to enter; to grant entrance (to), whether into a place, into the mind, or into consideration
Grade Grade 2Scrabble 8
afteradverb
Following in time or place : afterward, behind, later
2 syllables
afteradverb
Following in time or place : afterward, behind, later
2 syllables
afteradverb
Following in time or place : afterward, behind, later
2 syllablesGrade Grade 1
againadverb
Another time : once more : anew
2 syllables
againadverb
Another time : once more : anew
2 syllablesGrade Grade 1
againadverb
Another time : once more : anew
2 syllablesGrade Grade 1
agreeverb
To harmonize in opinion, statement, or action; to be in unison or concord; to be or become united or consistent; to concur.
Grade Grade 1Scrabble 6
aislenoun
A wing of a building, notably in a church separated from the nave proper by piers.
1 syllables
algid
Cold or chilly in temperature or manner.
Grade AdultScrabble 7
aliennoun
Any life form of extraterrestrial or extradimensional origin.
Grade Grade 3Scrabble 5
aliveadjective
Having life; living; not dead
Grade Grade 1Scrabble 8
aloftadverb
At, to, or in the air or sky.
Grade Grade 4Scrabble 8
alongpreposition
In a line matching the length or direction of
2 syllables
aloudadjective
Spoken out loud.
2 syllables
amazeverb
To fill with wonder : astound
2 syllables
amendnoun
(usually in the plural) An act of righting a wrong; compensation.
Grade Grade 4Scrabble 8
amongpreposition
In or through the midst of : surrounded by
2 syllablesGrade Grade 3
angelnoun
An incorporeal and sometimes divine messenger from a deity, or other divine entity, often depicted in art as a youthful winged figure in flowing robes.
2 syllables
anglenoun
A corner whether constituting a projecting part or a partially enclosed space
2 syllables
anglenoun
A corner whether constituting a projecting part or a partially enclosed space
2 syllablesGrade Grade 3
anglenoun
A corner whether constituting a projecting part or a partially enclosed space
2 syllables
annoyverb
To disturb or irritate especially by repeated acts
2 syllables
annoyverb
To disturb or irritate especially by repeated acts
2 syllables
apaceadverb
Quickly, rapidly, with speed.
Grade Grade 6Scrabble 9
Aprilnoun
The fourth month of the Gregorian calendar
2 syllables
arbornoun
A shady sitting place or pergola usually in a park or garden, surrounded by climbing shrubs, vines or other vegetation.
Grade Grade 3Scrabble 7
argueverb
To give reasons for or against something : reason
2 syllablesGrade Grade 4
ariseverb
To come up from a lower to a higher position.
Grade Grade 2Scrabble 5
arrayverb
To dress or decorate especially in splendid or impressive attire : adorn
2 syllablesGrade Grade 3
arrayverb
To dress or decorate especially in splendid or impressive attire : adorn
2 syllables
askedverb
To request (information, or an answer to a question).
Grade Grade 1Scrabble 10
avoidverb
To keep away from : shun
2 syllablesGrade Grade 3
avoidverb
To keep away from : shun
2 syllables
avoidverb
To keep away from : shun
2 syllables
awfuladjective
Very bad.
Grade Grade 1Scrabble 11