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Ahead

Yes, ahead is a valid Scrabble word. It has 5 letters and is worth 9 points in Scrabble. It is on our list of likely Wordle answers.

What does ahead mean?

adjective

  1. having the leading position or higher score in a contest he is ahead by a pawn

adverb

  1. at or in the front I see the lights of a town ahead
  2. toward the future; forward in time I like to look ahead in imagination to what the future may bring
  3. in a forward direction go ahead

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for ahead

Word facts

Letters5
Vowels / consonants3 / 2
Scrabble points9
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon
Likely Wordle answerYes

Anagrams of ahead

  • aahed

Words you can make from ahead

Unscramble AHEAD for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is ahead a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Ahead is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is ahead worth in Scrabble?

Ahead is worth 9 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does ahead mean?

Ahead means: having the leading position or higher score in a contest.

Could ahead be a Wordle answer?

Ahead is on our list of likely Wordle answers: a common five-letter dictionary word that is not a plural or past tense.