Words Ending With -MENT
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Published June 15, 2026 · 5 min read
The -MENT suffix turns verbs into nouns (judge→judgment, equip→equipment) and carries 7 base points thanks to the M tile's 3-point value. With over 400 valid -MENT words in SOWPODS, this suffix consistently produces bingo-length words from everyday verb roots that are easy to spot and hard to challenge.
Learning -MENT patterns helps you convert common 4-5 letter verbs into high-scoring 8-9 letter plays that earn the coveted 50-point bingo bonus.
The suffix is also defensive gold — knowing which verbs accept -MENT helps you block extension spots before your opponent can exploit them.
Why -MENT Matters in Scrabble
7 pts
M(3)+E(1)+N(1)+T(1) base
400+
Valid -MENT words
5–14
Letter length range
The M tile contributes 3 points — more than E, N, or T — making -MENT slightly more valuable than -TION as a suffix. Combined with the natural bingo length of most -MENT words, this suffix is a reliable scoring engine.
Top Scoring -MENT Words
| Word | Points | Length | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT | 22 | 9 | Q(10)+P(3) power |
| AMAZEMENT | 22 | 9 | Z(10) boosts score |
| JUDGMENT | 20 | 8 | J(8)+G(2) combo |
| ENJOYMENT | 21 | 9 | J(8)+Y(4) pair |
| DEPLOYMENT | 18 | 10 | P(3)+Y(4) bingo |
| EXCITEMENT | 22 | 10 | X(8)+C(3) power |
| MOVEMENT | 15 | 8 | V(4)+M(3) pair |
| ACHMENT | 16 | 8 | H(4)+C(3) combo |
-MENT Word Categories
Action Nouns (Verb + MENT)
MOVEMENT, STATEMENT, TREATMENT, AGREEMENT, PAYMENT, JUDGMENT
State/Condition Nouns
AMAZEMENT, EXCITEMENT, ENJOYMENT, RESENTMENT, CONTENTMENT
Result Nouns
EQUIPMENT,ACHMENT, DOCUMENT, FRAGMENT, GARMENT, SEGMENT
High-Value Roots
JUDGMENT, EQUIPMENT, AMAZEMENT, EXCITEMENT, DEPLOYMENT
Short -MENT Words for Tight Boards
Strategy Tips
Extend verbs on the board: If MOVE, TREAT, or AGREE is already played, adding -MENT creates a high-scoring extension. Look for verbs near the board edge that can accept the suffix without running out of space.
M tile management: M is worth 3 points and you only get 2 in the bag. If you have E, N, T alongside M, you have -MENT ready. Save it for a bingo rather than wasting M in a short word like MAT or MOP.
Standalone -MENT words: CEMENT, MOMENT, FOMENT, and LAMENT are all valid 6-letter plays that don't require a verb root. They fit tight boards and score well thanks to the M tile. Keep these in your mental toolkit.
📚 Dig Deeper
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📖 Depth Over Breadth
Better to know 500 words deeply — their hooks, extensions, and scoring potential — than to vaguely recognise 5,000. Deep knowledge wins games.
Study in themed batches: Focus one week on words ending in -ING, the next on Q-without-U words. Themed study creates stronger mental associations than random lists.
Review before every game: Spend 5 minutes before each game session reviewing your most recent word additions. Fresh recall converts directly into points.
Keep a word journal: Writing words activates different memory pathways than reading. Many tournament players carry notebooks and review recent additions between rounds.
Applying These Words in Real Games
🎯 Pattern Recognition
Knowing a word exists and playing it are different skills. The bridge is pattern recognition — training your brain to spot opportunities from tile combinations.
🧩 From Study to Play
Visualise the word on a real board with specific premium square positioning
Spend one week focused on a specific length or pattern, then rotate to the next
Time yourself: can you spot this word within 30 seconds of seeing the tiles?
Take each word and mentally construct the rack you would need to play 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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