Three Letter Words Ending with 'A'

High-scoring words: QUA (12 pts), ZOA (12 pts), WHA (9 pts), PYA (8 pts), KEA (7 pts)

This page lists all 41 valid three-letter Scrabble words ending with A (TWL06 dictionary — North American Scrabble). Each word is shown with its Scrabble point value. Knowing which words end in a specific letter is a key strategy for parallel plays and hooking words in Scrabble. All words are sourced from the official TWL06 tournament word list. Browse other ending letters using the navigation below.

41 Total Words
5.4 Avg Score (pts)
QUA Top Word (12 pts)
2 Words ≥ 10 pts
ABA5 AGA4 AHA6 ALA3 AMA5 ANA3 AVA6 AWA6 BAA5 BOA5 BRA5 ERA3 ETA3 GOA4 KEA7 KOA7 LEA3 MOA5 OBA5 OCA5 ODA4 OKA7 ORA3 OVA6 PEA5 PIA5 PYA8 QUA12 RIA3 RYA6 SEA3 SHA6 SKA7 SPA5 TEA3 TWA6 UTA3 VIA6 WHA9 YEA6 ZOA12

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many three-letter words end with A?

There are 41 valid three-letter Scrabble words ending with A in the TWL06 (North American Scrabble) tournament dictionary.

What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word (three-letter) matching 'Ending with 'A''?

The highest-scoring word is QUA with 12 Scrabble points. Out of 41 words, 2 score 10 or more points.

What is the average Scrabble score for words on this list?

The average Scrabble score is 5.4 points per word. 24 words score 5 points or less, 15 score between 6 and 9 points, and 2 score 10 or more points.

Are all three-letter words on this list valid in Words with Friends?

Most words from the TWL06 dictionary are also valid in Words with Friends, but the two games use slightly different dictionaries. TWL06 is the official North American Scrabble tournament word list. Always verify unusual words in the Words with Friends app before playing them.