Starting With AS
17 words · highest scoring is assembly at 15 points
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About 8 Letter Words Starting With AS
There are 17 eight letter words starting with AS in our dictionary. The highest scoring is assembly at 15 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 17 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — ASBESTOS, ASSAULTS, ASSISTED 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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8 Letter Words Starting With AS at a Glance
Highest Scoring 8 Letter Words Starting With AS
- assembly15
- ascribed13
- ascended12
- assemble12
- asterisk12
- aspiring11
- assuming11
- asbestos10
Common 8 Letter Words Starting With AS
- asbestos10
- ascribed13
- assassin8
- assemble12
- asserted9
- assigned10
- assorted9
- assuring9
8 Letter Words Starting With AS by Last Letter
- 8 Letter Words Starting With AS Ending in D
- 8 Letter Words Starting With AS Ending in G
- 8 Letter Words Starting With AS Ending in S
- 8 Letter Words Starting With AS Ending in E
- 8 Letter Words Starting With AS Ending in K
- 8 Letter Words Starting With AS Ending in N
- 8 Letter Words Starting With AS Ending in Y
8 Letter Words Starting With AS Defined
- asbestosNoun · 10 points
- a highly heat-resistant fibrous silicate mineral that can be woven into fabrics, and is used in brake linings and in fire-resistant and insulating materials
- ascribedVerb · 13 points
- regard something as being due to (a cause)
- assaultsVerb · 8 points
- make a physical attack on
- assertedVerb · 9 points
- state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully
- assistedVerb · 9 points
- help (someone), typically by doing a share of the work
- assuringVerb · 9 points
- tell someone something positively to dispel any doubts
8 Letter Words Starting With AS: Questions
How many eight letter words starting with AS are there?
There are 17 eight letter words starting with AS in our dictionary, and 17 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among eight letter words starting with AS?
ASSEMBLY is the highest scoring option at 15 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common eight letter words starting with AS?
ASBESTOS, ASSAULTS, ASSISTED are among the most familiar eight letter words starting with AS. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these eight letter words starting with AS 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.