37 Words Starting With MUM
The prefix MUM appears in 37 words, from 3-letter words up to 14 letters. The biggest cluster is 7-letter words with 11 entries. Average word length: 7.0 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 MUM: MUMMIFICATIONS (25 pts), MUMMIFICATION (24 pts), MUMMIFYING (23 pts), MUMMICHOGS (22 pts), MUMMICHOG (21 pts). The shortest is MUM (3 letters) and the longest is MUMMIFICATIONS (14 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words ending in ING.
Notable words: MUMM — to act in a disguise [v].; MUMMS — to act in a disguise [v].; MUMBLE — to speak indistinctly [v].; MUMBLED — to speak indistinctly [v]. Browse words starting with UP for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that starts with MUM?
MUMMIFICATIONS scores 25 points. Runner-up: MUMMIFICATION at 24 points. See words ending in MICE for more high-value options.
How many words start with MUM?
Our dictionary has 37 words that start with MUM. They range from 3 to 14 letters, with 7-letter words being the most common (11).
What is the shortest word that starts with MUM?
MUM at just 3 letters. It means: to act in a disguise [v].