Words Containing Double M (MM)
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MM words tend to be longer and more impressive than other double-letter words. While BLUFF and CLIFF keep things short, MM naturally gravitates toward 6-8 letter words — HAMMER, MAMMOTH, SWIMMING, COMMAND. This makes MM one of the best double-letter pairs for reaching bingo length, and each M contributes a solid 3 points to the total.
MM at a Glance
6 pts
MM base value (3+3)
160+
Valid MM words
6–8
Typical word length
Top Scoring MM Words
| Word | Points | Length | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLAMMABLE | 18 | 9 | F(4) + B(3) + bingo |
| MAMMOTH | 16 | 7 | H(4) + double MM |
| SWIMMING | 16 | 8 | W(4) + bingo territory |
| COMMAND | 14 | 7 | C(3) + D(2) + bingo |
| SHIMMER | 14 | 7 | H(4) + bingo candidate |
| STAMMER | 11 | 7 | Common tiles, bingo |
| HAMMER | 13 | 6 | H(4) + very common |
| MAMMAL | 12 | 6 | Triple M word |
Short MM Words for Tight Boards
While MM prefers longer words, these shorter options work when space is limited:
MM Strategy Tips
MM is a bingo machine: SWIMMING, COMMAND, SHIMMER, STAMMER, DRUMMER, MAMMAL — MM words naturally reach 7+ letters. If you draw two M's, think bingo first before settling for a shorter play.
Use -MMING for verb extensions: SWIM→SWIMMING, HUM→HUMMING, DRUM→DRUMMING. Any verb ending in M doubles it before -ING. Keep -ING tiles if you have M on your rack.
-MMY endings pair with power tiles: JAMMY(19), HAMMY(15), YUMMY(15), DUMMY(13) — the Y(4) suffix plus a high-value front consonant makes 5-letter -MMY words punch well above their length.
Place M on Double Letter Score: M at 3 points becomes 6 on DLS. With two M's in the word, that is potentially 9 points from the MM pair alone on one premium square. Look for DLS alignment.
📚 Dig Deeper
MM Pattern Groups
-MMER Words
HAMMER, SHIMMER, STAMMER, SUMMER, GLIMMER, SWIMMER, DRUMMER
-MMING Words
SWIMMING, HUMMING, DRUMMING, TRIMMING, SLAMMING, JAMMING
-MMAND Words
COMMAND, COMMANDO, COMMANDER, DEMAND (archaic), RECOMMEND
-MMY Words
JAMMY, HAMMY, YUMMY, DUMMY, GUMMY, TUMMY, MUMMY, RUMMY
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Open Word Finder →Building Your Word Arsenal
🧠 Memory & Recall
The goal is not memorising the entire dictionary. It is building a working vocabulary of 5,000-10,000 words that covers the most common game situations.
Keep a word journal: Writing words activates different memory pathways than reading. Many tournament players carry notebooks and review recent additions between rounds.
Target 5,000–10,000 words: You don't need the entire dictionary. Build a working vocabulary that covers the most common game situations and high-scoring opportunities.
Start with recognition: Identify which words you already know. Focus study time on unfamiliar ones — particularly those with high point values or unusual letter combinations.
Applying These Words in Real Games
🧩 From Study to Board
The gap between study and play is filled by active visualisation. Mentally placing each word on a board during study builds the neural pathways that fire during games.
🧩 Active Visualisation Method
If the answer is no, that word needs more active study time before moving on
Take each word and mentally construct the rack you would need to play it
Time yourself: can you spot this word within 30 seconds of seeing the tiles?
Practice with your solver — enter random racks and check if you spot the best play before revealing it
Advanced Rack Management
🎲 Tile Turnover
Playing 5-6 tiles per turn cycles through the bag faster, giving you more chances to draw premium tiles. Single-tile plays starve your own access to good draws.
✓ Good Leave
One high-value tile (J/X/Z) + common letters
✗ Bad Leave
Q without U + multiple low-frequency consonants
98
Tiles in standard bag
12
E tiles (most common)
1
Q tile (plan for it)
📚 Sources & References
- • SOWPODS International Dictionary (267,751 words), Collins + TWL combined
- • Tournament Word List (TWL06), NASPA Word List Committee
- • Collins Scrabble Words (CSW), HarperCollins Publishers
- • Tile distribution & values per Hasbro official Scrabble rules
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