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If you're looking for a long quiz to complete a challenge, this category is a goldmine. Most quizzes are 25 questions long, with one question for each letter of the alphabet (well, most of them).
27 quizzes and 665 trivia questions.
1.
  Pieces of Ate   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
This is an A to Z quiz where 'ate', 'ait' or 'eight' will form the endings of the words.
Very Easy, 25 Qns, leith90, Apr 17 19
Recommended for grades: 9,10,11
Very Easy
leith90 gold member
Apr 17 19
1329 plays
2.
  First and Last Letter's the Same   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
This quiz is an alphabetics quiz, where all the words start and end with the same letter!
Easier, 20 Qns, salami_swami, Nov 27 17
Easier
salami_swami gold member
3693 plays
3.
  First and Last Letter's the Same 2   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
20 more words where the first letter and the last letter happen to be the same. Going through the alphabet, can you identify the words?
Average, 20 Qns, salami_swami, Aug 31 12
Average
salami_swami gold member
1186 plays
4.
  From Anchor to Zephyr   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
A quick and easy vocabulary quiz. Begin with A and continue on to Z. Use the clues to find words that begins with successive alphabet letters and end with the ur sound--spelled any number of ways. If you like this one, please try 'From Array to Zay.'
Average, 25 Qns, robynraymer, Nov 15 24
Average
robynraymer
Nov 15 24
4638 plays
5.
  From Assume to Zoom   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
Begin with A and continue on through Z. Use the clues to find words that begin with successive alphabet letters and end with the "oon" or "oom" sound--spelled a few different ways. (American pronunciations.)
Average, 25 Qns, robynraymer, Sep 03 09
Average
robynraymer
3548 plays
6.
  From Aasvogel to Zymurgy: Which Word is Fake?   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
I give you four words. Three are from an English dictionary, and one is made up. You find the impostor.
Average, 25 Qns, robynraymer, Nov 04 22
Average
robynraymer
Nov 04 22
1649 plays
7.
  A, B, C, etc. An Alphabetical Jumble    
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
Work is over, draw the blinds, brew some hot sweet tea, draw up your chair, kick off your shoes, wriggle those toes, R E L A X. Turn on your PC to your favourite website and earn 250 points with this little alphabetical gem.
Average, 25 Qns, Fiachra, Jan 30 22
Average
Fiachra
Jan 30 22
3322 plays
8.
  From Accrue to Zoo   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
A quick and easy vocabulary quiz. Begin with A and continue on to Z. Use the clues to find words that begin with successive alphabet letters and end with the ooo sound--spelled any number of ways. If you like this one, please try 'From Arrow to Zydeco.'
Average, 25 Qns, robynraymer, Jan 05 05
Average
robynraymer
4705 plays
9.
  From Ache to Zeke   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
Begin with A and continue on through Z. Use the clues to find words that begin with successive alphabet letters and end with the ache sound or the eek sound, spelled any number of ways. These quizzes are more fun if you go FAST!
Average, 25 Qns, robynraymer, Dec 01 21
Average
robynraymer
Dec 01 21
3295 plays
10.
  Robyn's 150th Quiz: From Albuquerque to Zincky    
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
A quick and easy vocabulary quiz. Begin with A and continue on to Z. Use the clues to type in words that begin with successive alphabet letters and end with the "key" or "kwee" sound--spelled various ways.
Average, 25 Qns, robynraymer, Apr 25 23
Average
robynraymer
Apr 25 23
1664 plays
trivia question Quick Question
What adjective, beginning with Z and ending with 'ate', 'ait' or 'eight', means to have biologically separate areas?

From Quiz "Pieces of Ate"




11.
  From Array to Zay   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
Beginning with A and continuing through Y (I'm doing X instead of Z this time), use the clues to find words beginning with successive letters of the alphabet and ending with the long 'a' sound. If you like this one, please try 'From Anchor to Zephyr.'
Average, 25 Qns, robynraymer, Sep 15 18
Average
robynraymer
Sep 15 18
2723 plays
12.
  What's The Word For That?    
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
You may not know you know the word for the following, but, given they're nearly all multiple choice, you may surprise yourself! A simple 'A to Z' of unrelated words, so have a bit of fun!
Tough, 25 Qns, Engadine, Jan 14 19
Tough
Engadine
Jan 14 19
3934 plays
13.
  From Autumn to Zirconium   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
Begin with A and continue on through Z. Use the clues to find words that begin with successive alphabet letters and end with the UM sound, as in AUTUMN, BOTTOM, and COME. This type of quiz is more fun if you go FAST!
Average, 25 Qns, robynraymer, Nov 27 24
Average
robynraymer
Nov 27 24
2120 plays
14.
  From Addle to Zizzle    
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
A quick and easy vocabulary quiz. Begin with A and continue on through Z. Use the clues to type in words that begin with successive alphabet letters and end with the ull sound--spelled a few different ways, e.g. middle, mental, Carole, Errol, idyll.
Average, 25 Qns, robynraymer, Feb 13 21
Average
robynraymer
Feb 13 21
1588 plays
15.
  From Aim to Zane    
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
Begin with A and continue on through Z. Use the clues to find words that begin with successive alphabet letters and end with the AIM or AIN sound, as in BRAIN, CAME, DEIGN, MAIM, and SANE. This type of quiz is more fun if you go FAST!
Average, 25 Qns, robynraymer, May 17 18
Average
robynraymer
May 17 18
324 plays
16.
  Quizzle Me This!    
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
All you need to do is choose the word that best fits. 25 questions, 26 letters. So somebodY was left out. Happy quizzing!
Average, 25 Qns, alexis722, Dec 11 14
Average
alexis722
533 plays
17.
  From Amazon to Zircon    
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
A quick and easy vocabulary quiz. Begin with A and continue on to Z. Use the clues to find words that begin with successive alphabet letters and end with the ON or AWN sound--spelled a few different ways. This kind of quiz works best if you go FAST!
Average, 25 Qns, robynraymer, Aug 22 05
Average
robynraymer
1020 plays
18.
  From Airy to Zori    
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
Begin with A and continue on through Z. Use the clues to find words that begin with successive alphabet letters and end with the REE sound as in AIRY, BERRY, and Madame CURIE. This type of quiz is more fun if you go FAST!
Average, 25 Qns, robynraymer, May 11 15
Average
robynraymer
1236 plays
19.
  From Auntie to Zesty   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
Beginning with A and continuing on to Z, use the clues to find words beginning with successive letters of the alphabet and ending with the long 'e' sound - spelled in any of a number of ways. If you like this one, please try 'From Ache to Zeke.'
Average, 25 Qns, robynraymer, Aug 03 22
Average
robynraymer
Aug 03 22
2944 plays
20.
  From Attic to Zaddik    
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
Begin with A and continue on to Z. Use the clues to type words that begin with successive alphabet letters and end with the "ick" or "uck" sounds--spelled any number of ways.
Average, 25 Qns, robynraymer, May 28 19
Average
robynraymer
May 28 19
1863 plays
21.
  Three Little Letters... well almost    
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
Almost all the answers in this quiz have three letters. The quiz is alphabetical except for J,Q and X. The quiz is aimed at a five minute coffee break, have fun and enjoy.
Average, 25 Qns, Fiachra, Mar 18 10
Average
Fiachra
1950 plays
22.
  Two-Letter Scrabble Words A-Z   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
Memorizing legal two-letter words will make you a better Scrabble player. (IMPORTANT NOTE: These are U.S. rules, in case any Brits out there are taking the quiz! I think you guys have slightly different two-letter words.)
Tough, 25 Qns, robynraymer, Mar 08 23
Tough
robynraymer
Mar 08 23
1922 plays
23.
  From Alimony to Zabaione    
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
Begin with A and continue on to Z. Use the clues to find words that begin with successive alphabet letters and end with the 'knee' sound--spelled any number of ways. These quizzes are most fun if you go FAST! You can come back to the harder ones later.
Average, 25 Qns, robynraymer, Jul 15 23
Average
robynraymer
Jul 15 23
1962 plays
24.
  From Aberration to Zonation    
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
A quick and easy vocabulary quiz. Begin with A and continue on to Z. Use the clues to find words that begin with successive alphabet letters and end with -ation. If you like this one, please try 'From Arrow to Zydeco'.
Average, 25 Qns, robynraymer, Dec 25 21
Average
robynraymer
Dec 25 21
228 plays
25.
  An Scitebahpla Quiz ... A What!    
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
No need to panic, it's just an alphabetics quiz which starts from the end i.e. with Z, Y, W, etc. I hope you have as much fun playing it as I had writing it.
Average, 25 Qns, Fiachra, Jun 20 17
Average
Fiachra
1271 plays
26.
  From Arrow to Zydeco    
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
Starting with A and continuing on to Z, use the clues to find words beginning with successive letters of the alphabet and ending with the long 'o' sound--spelled any number of ways. If you like this one, please try 'From Alimony to Zabaione.'
Average, 25 Qns, robynraymer, Feb 07 11
Average
robynraymer
1850 plays
27.
  From Amish to Zanyish    
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
Beginning with A and continuing on through Z, use the clues to find words that begin with successive alphabet letters and end with ISH. This type of quiz is more fun if you go FAST!
Average, 25 Qns, robynraymer, Nov 16 24
Average
robynraymer
Nov 16 24
1344 plays

A to Z Word Quizzes Trivia Questions

1. What word, beginning with A and ending with 'ate', 'ait' or 'eight', is a type of silica rock?

From Quiz
Pieces of Ate

Answer: Agate

Originating from the Greek word 'akhatēs', agate was named by the Greek philosopher Theophrastus and is usually volcanic in origin. Registering at 6-7 on the Mohs scale, it is suitable for making jewellery as well as tools such as a mortar and pestle.

2. Begins with A and ends with -ation. What word can be applied to a peculiarity or mutation?

From Quiz From Aberration to Zonation

Answer: aberration

Synonyms for aberration include oddity, peculiarity, and quirk. Aberrant can mean atypical, abnormal, deviant, eccentric, or anomalous.

3. What word--beginning with A and ending with the AIM or AIN sound--means kudos, praise, or recognition?

From Quiz From Aim to Zane

Answer: acclaim

Other A words ending with these sounds include aim, abstain, and ascertain. Antonyms for acclaim include censure and condemnation.

4. The hints shows the number of letters in the answer, as well as the letter that both begins and ends the answer. What is a word that means a pleasant smell? Five letters, first and last letter is A.

From Quiz First and Last Letter's the Same 2

Answer: Aroma

Aroma is a word that comes from the Greek word meaning spice. It is used commonly to denote a pleasant fragrance, such as the aroma of stewed lamb with herbs (sounds like a delightful aroma, does it not?).

5. An institution for the mentally ill?

From Quiz From Autumn to Zirconium

Answer: asylum

Or anthem, aluminum, atheism, athleticism, aquarium, or antidisestablishmentarianism.

6. No belly dancer would consider herself properly dressed without her zill. What is a zill?

From Quiz An Scitebahpla Quiz ... A What!

Answer: Cymbal

It's one of a pair of cymbals which are hand held and played to accompany the dance.

7. What little tool makes holes, especially in leather?

From Quiz Three Little Letters... well almost

Answer: Awl

It might be used, for example, to punch holes in belts.

8. Eve wasn't supposed to eat one?

From Quiz From Addle to Zizzle

Answer: apple

Or amble, aisle, animal, or ample.

9. Which word isn't in English dictionaries?

From Quiz From Aasvogel to Zymurgy: Which Word is Fake?

Answer: abod

An abbot is the head of a monastery. To abet someone is to encourage him or her. When pain abates, it reduces in intensity. Let me give you a bit of advice: don't use "abod" when you write--it isn't a real word. Abod IS a proper noun, though--it's the name of a town in Hungary.

10. What word, starting with 'A', is the name for the plastic tip at the end of a shoelace?

From Quiz What's The Word For That?

Answer: Aglet

Also a computer technology term for mobile agents!

11. What word, ending with an "ick" or "uck" sound, means very cold?

From Quiz From Attic to Zaddik

Answer: arctic

Or attic, antic, or antiseptic.

12. A vestibule or waiting area?

From Quiz From Assume to Zoom

Answer: anteroom

The prefix "ante-" means "before" as in "antedate" or "antepast" (an appetizer). Another A + oon word is attune.

13. An old but valuable item?

From Quiz From Ache to Zeke

Answer: antique

Or antileak.

14. Which word, ending with the -ur sound, means a writer?

From Quiz From Anchor to Zephyr

Answer: author

Other words beginning with A and ending with the "ur" sound (but not matching the clue) include anchor, armor, or aquifer.

15. To reduce in intensity - What word, ending with a long a sound, has this definition?

From Quiz From Array to Zay

Answer: allay

Or affray (to frighten).

16. A plant with healing properties?

From Quiz From Arrow to Zydeco

Answer: aloe

Or the way they answer the phone in France: Allo?

17. What word, beginning with B and ending with 'ate', 'ait' or 'eight', means to chastise severely?

From Quiz Pieces of Ate

Answer: Berate

The word berate is from the mid 16th century English 'be', meaning thoroughly, and 'rate', to scold. Some of its synonyms are rebuke or castigate. An antonym of berate is praise. While at the park the other day, I heard a mother berate her children for chasing the birds.

18. Begins with B and ends with -ation. What word describes the division of something into two parts?

From Quiz From Aberration to Zonation

Answer: bifurcation

For instance, the United States legislature underwent bifurcation into the Senate and the House of Representatives. Synonyms for bifurcation include division, separation, and divergence.

19. What word--beginning with B and ending with the AIM or AIN sound [not spelling]--means "accuse"?

From Quiz From Aim to Zane

Answer: blame

Other B words ending with the AIN sound include bane, brain, bloodstain, and blain (which means "a swelling," as in chilblain). Antonyms for the verb to blame include praise and endorse.

20. Which word applies to a thin slice of meat wrapped around a seasoned filling?

From Quiz Quizzle Me This!

Answer: Braciola

Braciole (from Italian, a slice of meat roasted over coals) came to be Braciola, which is wrapped around whatever filling is desired and often cooked in wine or its own juices. In Italy it is called 'involtini' (It. involti=little bundles). Brail is a seafaring term, and generally refers to a rope used to maneuver a sail. It may also refer to a net used to haul fish on board. Brake is usually used to refer to rough, marshy land overgrown with one type of plant, such as a cane brake. Brangus is a Brahmin-Angus hybrid, which produces polled solid black beef cattle.

21. Which tree, native to Madagascar, mainland Africa, and Australia, is also called the bottle tree? Six letters, first and last letter is B.

From Quiz First and Last Letter's the Same 2

Answer: Baobab & Boab

The baobab is from the genus adansonia, which comprises of eight baobab species. The tree goes by many names, including the boaboa, tabaldi, and monkey bread tree.

22. What is a little snippet of information? Five letters, first and last letter is B.

From Quiz First and Last Letter's the Same

Answer: Blurb

Blurbs can be found everywhere. Blurbs are little pieces of info that don't usually even make a whole paragraph. Blurbs are commonly found on the back of books, a short summary of the book.

23. A modeling and acting agency?

From Quiz From Amazon to Zircon

Answer: Barbizon

Or bonbon (candy) or boron (a metalloid element).

24. Stubborn, as in a _______ horse that stops short and refuses to proceed?

From Quiz Robyn's 150th Quiz: From Albuquerque to Zincky

Answer: balky & baulky

25. What three letter word can you find with the same meaning as gargantuan?

From Quiz Three Little Letters... well almost

Answer: Big

Imagine New York being called the gargantuan apple? Never in a month of Sundays!

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