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
shims	10	10
shipman	16	16
shipmaster	18	18
shipmasters	19	19
shipmate	16	16
shipmates	17	17
shipmen	16	16
shipment	17	17
shipments	18	18
shiptime	16	16
shiptimes	17	17
shipworm	19	19
shipworms	20	20
shirtmaker	19	19
shirtmakers	20	20
shittim	12	12
shittims	13	13
shittimwood	20	20
shiurim	13	13
shlemiel	15	15
shlemiels	16	16
shlump	16	16
shlumped	19	19
shlumping	22	22
shlumps	17	17