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3 Letter Words That Start With AI

There are 8+ three letter words beginning with AI in our English dictionary. Every three-letter AI word below is valid in the Scrabble (TWL and SOWPODS), Wordle, and Words With Friends dictionaries, sortable and ready for your next puzzle. You can also browse all words starting with AI.

Popular 3-Letter Words Starting With AI

air 3
aid 4
aim 5
aia 3
ail 3
ain 3
ais 3
ait 3

All 3-Letter Words Starting With AI (7 words)

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How Common is AI as a Start 3 Letter word?

There are 8 3-letter words starting with AI in English. The average Scrabble score here is 3.4, with -A endings dominating (13% of them).

Total Words
8
Avg Scrabble Score
3.4
Most Common Ending (13%)
A
Top Vowel Pairs
AI
IA

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3 Letter Words beginning with AI are often very useful for word games like Scrabble and Words with Friends. This list will help you to find the top scoring words to beat the opponent. Word Finder by WordTips gives you a list of words ordered by their word game points of your choice. You might also be interested in 3 Letter Words with AI.

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Highest-Scoring 3-Letter AI-Words in Scrabble

aim 5
aid 4
ail 3
air 3
ain 3
ait 3

What is the highest scoring word in Scrabble that starts with AI?

5 Points

The highest scoring word in Scrabble that starts with AI is aim with a total of 5 points.

A 1
I 1
M 3
verb 1. point or direct (a weapon or camera) at a target
Synonyms:
pointdirecttrainsightfocuslevelline upposition
verb 2. have the intention of achieving
Synonyms:
work towardsbe afterset one's sights ontry forstrive forpursueseekaspire toendeavour to achievehave in viewhave designs onwish forwantintendplanresolveproposepurposedesignmeanhave in mind/view
noun 1. a purpose or intention; a desired outcome
Synonyms:
objectiveobjectgoalendtargetgrailholy graildesigndesiredesired resultintentionintentplanpurposeideapointobject of the exercise
noun 2. the directing of a weapon or missile at a target
abbreviation 1. Alternative Investment Market (a subsidiary market of the London Stock Exchange that allows small companies to be traded without the expense of a full market listing)

FAQ 3 Letter Words That Start With AI

  • How many 3 letter words starting with AI are in the English dictionary?

    There are 8 3-letter words in the English dictionary that start with AI. The average Scrabble score across them is 3.4.

  • Are there any rare 3 letter words starting with AI worth more in Scrabble?

    Yes. Uncommon 3-letter words like "aim", "aid", "ail", "air" start with AI and can score big thanks to their unusual letters. "aim" is worth 5 points in Scrabble before any bonus tiles.

  • What are the most common 3 letter words starting with AI?

    Everyday 3-letter words starting with AI include "air", "aid", "aim", "aia", "ail".

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