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5-Letter Words Starting With MAL

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Popular 5-Letter Words Starting With MAL

The most familiar words on this list, with their Scrabble scores.

All 5-Letter Words Starting With MAL 15 words

How common is MAL at the start of five-letter words?

Our combined English word list has 15 five-letter words that start with MAL. They average 9.1 points, the best is MALAX (14 points) and 40% end in S.

Total words
15
Average Scrabble score
9.1
out of 14 max
Everyday words
20%
common in ordinary English
Most common ending
S
40% of words

Most common last letters

  • s 40%
  • a 13.3%
  • y 13.3%

Rare words worth knowing

Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.

Highest-scoring five-letter word that starts with MAL

m 3a 1l 1a 1x 8

M 3 + A 1 + L 1 + A 1 + X 8 = 14 points

Double word
28 pts
Triple word
42 pts

Face value of the tiles, then the whole word on a double- or triple-word square (letter bonuses and bingos not included).

malax

No dictionary definition on file. This is a valid game word that standard dictionaries rarely cover.

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How many five-letter words that start with MAL are there?

There are 15 five-letter words that start with MAL in our combined English word list. Other dictionaries give different totals, so switch dictionary at the top of the list to compare.

What is the highest-scoring five-letter word that starts with MAL?

MALAX is worth 14 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are MALMY (12), MALIK (11), MALTY (10).

What are some common five-letter words that start with MAL?

Everyday examples include MALES, MALTS, MALLS. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.

Which rare five-letter words that start with MAL score well?

Uncommon but valid choices include MALAX (14), MALMY (12), MALIK (11), MALVA (10). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.