81 Words Starting With MAD
The prefix MAD appears in 81 words, from 3-letter words up to 13 letters. The biggest cluster is 7-letter words with 18 entries. Average word length: 8.0 letters.
M is a powerhouse starter: man, make, more, most, many. The prefixes mis- and multi- expand it further. Latin borrowings (magnitude, mechanism) add scholarly depth.
Highest-scoring Scrabble plays that start with MAD: MADERIZING (23 pts), MADERIZED (22 pts), MADERIZES (21 pts), MADERIZE (20 pts), MADZOONS (20 pts). The shortest is MAD (3 letters) and the longest is MADEMOISELLES (13 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words ending in SHIP.
Notable words: MADE — to cause to exist [v].; MADAM — a courteous form of address for a woman [n, v].; MADAME — the French title of respect for a married woman [n, v].; MADAMES — to address as madame [v]. Browse words starting with P for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that starts with MAD?
MADERIZING scores 23 points. Runner-up: MADERIZED at 22 points. See words ending in TONIC for more high-value options.
How many words start with MAD?
Our dictionary has 81 words that start with MAD. They range from 3 to 13 letters, with 7-letter words being the most common (18).
What is the shortest word that starts with MAD?
MAD at just 3 letters. It means: insane [adj, v] "mad with anger".