Words Starting with AB
AB- words come from the Latin prefix meaning "away from": ABOUT, ABOVE, ABLE, ABROAD, ABSENT, ABSORB, ABSTRACT, ABUSE, and ABILITY. AB- words appear frequently in academic vocabulary and are common in crossword puzzles at higher difficulty levels.
Strategy Tip for AB Words
ABUZZ (23 pts) is one of the highest-scoring 5-letter AB words. ABBOT (9 pts) and ABBEY (12 pts) are solid plays. ABYSS (10 pts) is a common Wordle answer. ABLAZE (17 pts) combines AB with Z for an excellent 6-letter score.
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