Starting With P With A

13 words · highest scoring is pax at 12 points

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About 3 Letter Words Starting With P With A

There are 13 three letter words starting with P and containing A in our dictionary. The highest scoring is pax at 12 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 13 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fillPAD, PAP, PAW among them.

The list leads with everyday words so the ones you recognise come first; sort by Scrabble points to put the best play on top, or switch to A-Z to scan alphabetically. Select any word to read its definition and see which dictionaries accept it.

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3 Letter Words Starting With P With A Defined

padNoun · 6 points
a thick piece of soft material, typically used to protect or shape something, or to absorb liquid
papNoun · 7 points
bland soft or semi-liquid food such as that suitable for babies or sick people
pasNoun · 5 points
a step in dancing, especially in classical ballet
pawNoun · 8 points
an animal's foot having claws and pads
payVerb · 8 points
give (someone) money that is due for work done, goods received, or a debt incurred

3 Letter Words Starting With P With A: Questions

How many three letter words starting with P and containing A are there?

There are 13 three letter words starting with P and containing A in our dictionary, and 13 of them are common words most players will already know.

What is the highest scoring word among three letter words starting with P and containing A?

PAX is the highest scoring option at 12 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.

What are some common three letter words starting with P and containing A?

PAD, PAP, PAW are among the most familiar three letter words starting with P and containing A. Select any word in the list to read its definition.

Are these three letter words starting with P and containing A valid in Scrabble and Words With Friends?

Every word is drawn from a tournament word list, so most are playable everywhere. Use the dictionary selector to narrow the list to Scrabble US (NWL2023), Scrabble UK (CSW24) or Words With Friends and see only the words that game accepts.