30 Words Starting With MUG
The prefix MUG appears in 30 words, from 3-letter words up to 11 letters. The biggest cluster is 7-letter words with 12 entries. Average word length: 6.6 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 MUG: MUGWUMPS (18 pts), MUGWUMP (17 pts), MUGGINESSES (15 pts), MUGGILY (14 pts), MUGWORTS (14 pts). The shortest is MUG (3 letters) and the longest is MUGGINESSES (11 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words ending in I.
Notable words: MUGG — to make funny faces [v].; MUGGS — to make funny faces [v].; MUGFUL — as much as a mug can hold [n].; MUGFULS — as much as a mug can hold [n]. Browse words starting with DAY for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that starts with MUG?
MUGWUMPS scores 18 points. Runner-up: MUGWUMP at 17 points. See words ending in PIT for more high-value options.
How many words start with MUG?
Our dictionary has 30 words that start with MUG. They range from 3 to 11 letters, with 7-letter words being the most common (12).
What is the shortest word that starts with MUG?
MUG at just 3 letters. It means: to assault with intent to rob [v].