Words with the letter M

The letter M is a strong mid-value tile in Scrabble, worth 3 points. It's commonly found in English words, which makes it a reliable letter to have on your rack. Short words like ma, me, and am are especially useful for fitting into tight spaces and making quick, efficient plays. Because of its point value, placing M on double or triple letter score tiles can yield a nice boost, even with short words. M also works well in word beginnings and endings, allowing you to build off existing tiles and open up new areas of the board.

To use M effectively, look for chances to create longer, high-scoring words such as mend, math, moist, or magic. These can be especially powerful when played across premium word squares. M is also useful in common prefixes and suffixes, like mis-, man-, or -ment, which can help you extend current words and score multiple times in one turn. With a solid understanding of M-heavy words and smart tile placement, the letter M can be a dependable point earner in your Scrabble strategy.

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Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
shammy	16	16
shammying	22	22
shamois	12	12
shamos	11	11
shamosim	16	16
shamoy	13	13
shamoyed	16	16
shamoying	19	19
shamoys	14	14
shampoo	15	15
shampooed	18	18
shampooer	17	17
shampooers	18	18
shampooing	21	21
shampoos	16	16
shamrock	20	20
shamrocks	21	21
shams	10	10
shamus	12	12
shamuses	14	14
shantyman	18	18
shantymen	18	18
shawarma	16	16
shawarmas	17	17
shawm	13	13