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
shawms	14	14
shazam	20	20
sheepman	17	17
sheepmen	17	17
sheikdom	18	18
sheikdoms	19	19
sheikhdom	21	21
sheikhdoms	22	22
shekalim	18	18
shekelim	18	18
sheqalim	23	23
sheriffdom	22	22
sheriffdoms	23	23
shim	9	9
shimmed	16	16
shimmer	15	15
shimmered	18	18
shimmering	21	21
shimmers	16	16
shimmery	18	18
shimmied	17	17
shimmies	16	16
shimming	19	19
shimmy	16	16
shimmying	22	22