1adjective
having the leading position or higher score in a contest
“he is ahead by a pawn”
01 Word definition
ahead
5 letters · 3 vowels · 2 consonants
Is AHEAD a word?
Yes. AHEAD is a 5-letter adjective. having the leading position or higher score in a contest Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
A-H-E-A-DHow do you spell AHEAD?
AHEAD contains 5 letters, begins with A, and ends with D.
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2adverb
toward the future; forward in time
“I like to look ahead in imagination to what the future may bring”
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗in the leadleadingforward
02 Letter breakdown
How is AHEAD spelled?
A1H2E3A4D5
03 Word-game status
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Scrabble
Base tile value: 9 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.
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Base tile value: 8 points. Confirm eligibility inside the current game dictionary.
04 Exact anagrams
The same letters, rearranged.
FAQ Quick answers
About AHEAD.
How do you spell AHEAD?
AHEAD is spelled A-H-E-A-D. It contains 5 letters.