Words Containing AA — Scrabble Word List & Strategy
The letter pair AA is one of the more unusual combinations in Scrabble. While double-A words are relatively rare in English, knowing them gives you a powerful edge when you're stuck with multiple A tiles on your rack. These words often come from Afrikaans, Arabic, or Hawaiian origins and can turn a vowel-heavy rack into a scoring opportunity.
Top AA Words by Score
| # | Word | Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AARDVARK | 16 | A burrowing mammal |
| 2 | AARDWOLF | 15 | A hyena-like animal |
| 3 | KRAAL | 9 | A livestock enclosure |
| 4 | SALAAM | 8 | A greeting of peace |
| 5 | BAAED | 8 | Made a sheep sound |
| 6 | BAAL | 6 | A Semitic deity |
| 7 | AAH | 6 | An exclamation of relief |
| 8 | BAAS | 6 | Plural of baa |
| 9 | NAAN | 4 | Indian flatbread |
| 10 | TAAL | 4 | Afrikaans language |
| 11 | AAL | 3 | An East Indian shrub |
~65
Valid AA words
7 pts
Average score
Uncommon
Pair rarity
When to Use AA Words
AA words are your secret weapon when stuck with multiple A tiles. With 9 A tiles in the bag, drawing 2-3 at once happens frequently. Instead of exchanging, play these words to dump excess vowels while still scoring.
🎯 Key Takeaway
AA words solve the double-A problem that plagues vowel-heavy racks. Memorize AAH, AAL, BAAL, NAAN, and KRAAL as your go-to plays. The 2-letter word AA itself is perfect for parallel plays in tight positions.
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