8-letter words starting with M

There are 1,472 8-letter words starting with M in our word list, and 175 of them are common English words such as MANDARIN, MAXIMIZE, MIDLANDS, MODERATE and MULBERRY.

1,472words in total
175common words
MEZUZAHShighest scoring (31 points)
MACARONIlongest common word (8 letters)

Common 8-letter words starting with M

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

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8-letter words 175 words

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All 1,472 8-letter words starting with M

Includes 1,297 less common words that are valid in word games.

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Frequently asked questions

How many 8-letter words starting with M are there?
Our word list (ENABLE, about 168,000 words) has 1,472 8-letter words starting with M. 175 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, MEZUZAHS scores 31 points, followed by MEZUZOTH (31). With Words With Friends values the order can change slightly.