What Scrabble words end in AA?

Valid Scrabble words ending in AA include KRAAL (9pts), SALAAM (8pts), BAAL (6pts), and in SOWPODS: NAAM (6pts), TAAL (4pts), and NAAN (4pts). Most are borrowed from Afrikaans or Arabic.

Is AA itself a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. AA is a valid 2-letter word in both TWL and SOWPODS, meaning a type of rough volcanic lava. It scores just 2 points but is useful for parallel plays and vowel dumping.

Are double-A words common in Scrabble?

No — words ending in AA are rare in English. Most come from loanwords (Afrikaans, Arabic, Hindi). However, knowing them gives you an edge when stuck with multiple A tiles.

Scrabble Words Ending in AA

Updated June 22, 2026 · 3 min read

Double-A endings are exotic in English — nearly all come from loanwords. In Scrabble, these AA-enders help you clear duplicate A tiles while scoring respectable points. Here's the complete list.

8+
Valid AA words

9pts
Top scorer (KRAAL)

2
A tiles cleared per word

Complete AA-Ending Word List

Word	Points	Dictionary	Origin & Meaning
KRAAL	9	TWL + SOWPODS	Afrikaans — a livestock enclosure
SALAAM	8	TWL + SOWPODS	Arabic — a greeting of peace
BAAL	6	TWL + SOWPODS	Semitic — a false god or idol
NAAN	4	TWL + SOWPODS	Hindi — a type of flatbread
NAAM	6	SOWPODS	Afrikaans — seizure of property
TAAL	4	SOWPODS	Afrikaans — the Afrikaans language
KRAAL	9	TWL + SOWPODS	Can also be used as a verb (to pen)
AA	2	TWL + SOWPODS	Volcanic lava with a rough surface

Quick Insight

AA (rough lava) is one of the shortest valid English words and appears in both major Scrabble dictionaries. It comes from Hawaiian and is pronounced "ah-ah." Geologists use it to describe a specific type of basaltic lava flow.

Strategy for Double-A Racks

Strategy Tips

Dump duplicate A's: With 9 A tiles in the bag, drawing 2-3 A's is common. KRAAL, BAAL, and SALAAM clear them efficiently.
KRAAL is your best bet: At 9 points with common tiles (K, R, A, A, L), it's the highest-scoring AA-ender you'll realistically play.
Hook onto existing A: If the board has a word ending in A, add another A to form AA, then extend to BAAL or KRAAL.
SOWPODS advantage: International players get NAAM and TAAL as extra options — memorize these for tournament play.

Words With Double Letters (Comparison)

AA 2pts AARDVARK 16pts BAAL 6pts KRAAL 9pts SALAAM 8pts NAAN 4pts