Yes, AA is a valid word.AA is a two-letter word in our dictionary. It means rough, cindery lava (Hawaiian).
AA in word games
| Game | Base points | On a double word | On a triple word |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Words With Friends | 2 | 4 | 6 |
Two-letter words like AA are how strong players score in tight spots. Laid parallel to another word, AA forms several short words at once, and each one scores.
Hooks for AA
AA takes 1 front hook and 3 back hooks.
Front hooks: BAA
Back hooks: AAH, AAL, AAS
Anagrams and words inside AA
No other word in our dictionary uses exactly the letters of AA.
Longer words that start or end with AA
Our dictionary has 18 longer words that begin with AA and 3 that end with it, and the highest scoring of them is AARDVARKS at 17 Scrabble points.
Starting with AA:
AAH, AAL, AAS, AAHS, AALS, AAHED, AALII, AARGH, AAHING, AALIIS, AARRGH, AARRGHH, AARDVARK, AARDWOLF, AASVOGEL, AARDVARKS, AASVOGELS, AARDWOLVES
Ending with AA:
BAA, MARKKAA, RUFIYAA
Frequently asked questions
Is AA a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. AA is in the ENABLE word list that this site uses, which closely matches the dictionary used for North American Scrabble. Collins, the list used in most other countries, contains nearly every ENABLE word as well. For tournament play, confirm against the official list for your event.
What does AA mean?
AA means rough, cindery lava (Hawaiian).
How many points is AA worth?
AA is worth 2 points in Scrabble and 2 points in Words With Friends before any premium squares. A double word square doubles that, and a triple word square triples it.
What words can you make by adding a letter to AA?
AA takes 1 front hook and 3 back hooks. Adding a letter to an existing word on the board, a hook, scores the whole new word.
Examples: BAA, AAH, AAL, AAS.