Scrabble Words Ending in -MENT — Bingo Suffix Guide
-MENT is one of the most reliable bingo suffixes in Scrabble. The four tiles M, E, N, T are all common and low-value, meaning they appear on racks constantly. When you spot MENT in your tiles, you only need 3 more letters for a 7-letter bingo. JUDGMENT leads at 19 points base, PAYMENT brings 14, and AILMENT delivers a clean 9 — all plus the 50-point bonus.
19
Top Score (JUDGMENT)
4
Suffix Tiles (MENT)
50+
Bingo Bonus
100+
Valid -MENT Words
Top -MENT Words
🏆 JUDGMENT
19 points · 8 letters · J(8)+U(1)+D(2)+G(2)+M(3)+E(1)+N(1)+T(1) · High-value J+G
🏆 PAYMENT
14 points · 7 letters · P(3)+A(1)+Y(4)+M(3)+E(1)+N(1)+T(1) · Y adds 4pts
⭐ AILMENT
9 points · 7 letters · A(1)+I(1)+L(1)+M(3)+E(1)+N(1)+T(1) · Common tiles only
⭐ SEGMENT
10 points · 7 letters · S(1)+E(1)+G(2)+M(3)+E(1)+N(1)+T(1) · Bingo eligible
-MENT Bingo Strategy
Spot the suffix early: When you see M+E+N+T on your rack, mentally group them. You now need just 3 tiles for a 7-letter bingo (AIL, PAY, SEG) or 4 for an 8-letter (JUDG, MOVE, STAT).
Common roots to memorise: AIL, PAY, SEG, MOVE, TREAT, GOVERN, APART, EQUIP. Each attaches cleanly to -MENT. The more roots you know, the faster you'll spot bingos.
Play through existing letters: If the board has an open A, I, or E in the right position, you can play through it — turning 6 rack tiles into a 7-letter bingo using the board letter as part of your root.
💡 Key Insight
-MENT uses 4 of the most common tiles in the bag. Tournament players treat M+E+N+T as a "bingo stem" — hold these tiles and fish for a root. The success rate for -MENT bingos is among the highest of any suffix.
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