Words Starting with AD
AD- words come from the Latin prefix meaning "toward" or "in addition to": ADD, ADMIT, ADOPT, ADULT, ADVANCE, AFFECT, AFFORD, AGREE, and ADAPT. AD- is one of the most common word-starting combinations in formal English.
Strategy Tip for AD Words
ADZ (13 pts) is the highest-scoring 3-letter AD play. ADZE (13 pts) is its 4-letter variant. ADMIT (8 pts) and ADOBE (8 pts) are solid 5-letter options. Wordle AD- answers include AFOOT, ADDED, ADULT, ADMIT, and ADMIT.
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