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AHEAD

/əˈhɛd/

5 letters · 2 syllables · adverb

A 1/1
H 4/3
E 1/1
A 1/1
D 2/2
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Definition of AHEAD

adverb

In or to the front; in advance; onward.

adverb

In the direction one is facing or moving.

"Just ahead you can see the cliffs."

adverb

In or for the future.

"There may be tough times ahead."

Antonyms of AHEAD

Words with opposite meaning

astern behind

Examples of AHEAD in a Sentence

  • "Just ahead you can see the cliffs."
  • "There may be tough times ahead."

Word Details

Letters
5
Syllables
2
Scrabble
9
points
WWF
8
points

Is AHEAD a Scrabble Word?

Yes, AHEAD is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 9 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 9 pts Words With Friends — 8 pts

Tip: AHEAD uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for AHEAD

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter ahead Total
Scrabble 14112 9
WWF 13112 8

Anagrams of AHEAD

Words made by rearranging the exact same 5 letters

aahed 9/8

Words You Can Make With the Letters in AHEAD

23 words from the letters in AHEAD

5-letter words

aahed 9/8 USUKWWF

4-letter words

ahed 8/7 UK hade 8/7 USUKWWF haed 8/7 USUKWWF head 8/7 USUKWWF

3-letter words

dah 7/6 USUKWWF had 7/6 USUKWWF edh 7/6 USUKWWF hed 7/6 UK aah 6/5 USUKWWF aha 6/5 USUKWWF hae 6/5 USUKWWF dae 4/4 UK

2-letter words

ah 5/4 USUKWWF ha 5/4 USUKWWF eh 5/4 USUKWWF he 5/4 USUKWWF ad 3/3 USUKWWF da 3/3 UK de 3/3 USUKWWF ed 3/3 USWWF aa 2/2 USWWF ae 2/2 USWWF

How to Use AHEAD in Word Games

AHEAD is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, AHEAD is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble AHEAD to find 23 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About AHEAD

What does AHEAD mean?
AHEAD is a adverb. In or to the front; in advance; onward.
Is AHEAD a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, AHEAD is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
How many points is AHEAD worth in Scrabble?
AHEAD is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends. It is a 5-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from AHEAD?
You can make 23 words from the letters in AHEAD. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of AHEAD?
The anagrams of AHEAD (words using the exact same letters) are: AAHED. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.