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8-letter words with A as the 1st letter

A curated list of 8-letter words tailored to this exact pattern. Use this when A is fixed in the 1st slot; rotate high-frequency consonants elsewhere to prune fast. For example: aardvark, aardwolf, aasvogel.

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1618 words
Word Definition Length Syllables
aardvark82
aardwolf82
aasvogel83
abacuses84
abalones84
abampere83
abandons83
abapical84
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abashing83
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abattoir83
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abbesses83
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abductor83
abelmosk83
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FAQs

How do I play around a fixed A in the 1st slot?
Try mixing common consonant clusters (ST, TR, CH) in other positions while keeping A locked.

Why are uncommon words included?
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