Word: AA
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Definition of AA
- A form of lava flow associated with Hawaiian-type volcanoes, consisting of basaltic rock, usually dark-colored with a jagged and loose, clinkery surface. Compare pahoehoe.
- Initialism of acting age.
- Initialism of alveolar-arterial.
- Initialism of approximate absolute.
- Initialism of arctic-alpine.
- Initialism of always afloat.
- A clear colourless organic acid, CH3COOH, formed by the oxidation of ethanol; it is used as a solvent and has very many industrial applications; it is the major acidic component of vinegar.
- Any organic compound containing both an amino and a carboxylic acid functional group.
- Any of the twenty naturally occurring ฮฑ-amino acids (having the amino, and carboxylic acid groups on the same carbon atom), and a variety of side chains, that combine, via peptide bonds, to form proteins.
- 1-amino-2-propanone, a secondary amino ketone
- A long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid, having 20 carbon atoms and four double bonds, found in animal fats; it is essential for human nutrition, being a precursor to the production of prostaglandins.
- Abbreviation of ana.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "aa" to secure the victory."
- โข "Please ensure you spell "aa" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a palindrome! It spells the exact same word backwards and forwards, a rare linguistic symmetry.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Excellent for parallel plays! Slide this short word alongside existing board words to trigger multiple intersections in a single turn.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 2 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 2 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 2 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is AA a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is AA worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in AA? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing AA:
- # the aa effect
- # master of aa
- # playing with aa
- # in terms of aa
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