Starting With AD
11 words · highest scoring is adapt at 8 points
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About 5 Letter Words Starting With AD
There are 11 five letter words starting with AD in our dictionary. The highest scoring is adapt at 8 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 11 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — ADAGE, ADEPT, ADOPT 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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5 Letter Words Starting With AD at a Glance
Highest Scoring 5 Letter Words Starting With AD
- adapt8
- added8
- adept8
- admin8
- admit8
- adobe8
- adopt8
- adage7
Common 5 Letter Words Starting With AD
- adage7
- adapt8
- added8
- admin8
- admit8
- adobe8
- adore6
- adorn6
5 Letter Words Starting With AD by Last Letter
5 Letter Words Starting With AD Defined
- adageNoun · 7 points
- a proverb or short statement expressing a general truth
- adaptVerb · 8 points
- make (something) suitable for a new use or purpose; modify
- adeptAdjective · 8 points
- very skilled or proficient at something
- admitVerb · 8 points
- confess to be true or to be the case
- adoptVerb · 8 points
- legally take (another's child) and bring it up as one's own
- adornVerb · 6 points
- make more beautiful or attractive
5 Letter Words Starting With AD: Questions
How many five letter words starting with AD are there?
There are 11 five letter words starting with AD in our dictionary, and 11 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among five letter words starting with AD?
ADAPT is the highest scoring option at 8 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common five letter words starting with AD?
ADAGE, ADEPT, ADOPT are among the most familiar five letter words starting with AD. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these five letter words starting with AD 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.