3-letter words starting with M

There are 47 3-letter words starting with M in our word list, and 16 of them are common English words such as MAN, MAX, MID, MOD and MUG.

47words in total
16common words
MAXhighest scoring (12 points)
MADlongest common word (3 letters)

Common 3-letter words starting with M

16 everyday words, highest-scoring first in each group. Tap a word to see its meaning and anagrams.

3-letter words 16 words

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All 47 3-letter words starting with M

Includes 31 less common words that are valid in word games.

3-letter words starting with other letters

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Frequently asked questions

How many 3-letter words starting with M are there?
Our word list (ENABLE, about 168,000 words) has 47 3-letter words starting with M. 16 of them are common in everyday English. Official game dictionaries may have a few more or fewer.
What is the highest-scoring word?
With classic tile values, MAX scores 12 points, followed by MIX (12). With Words With Friends values the order can change slightly.

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