M is one of the most versatile consonants. MACE, MAZE, MOJO, and MUMBO showcase M at different difficulty levels, and M words appear in virtually every word game category.
MAIZE (17 pts), MUZZY (24 pts), and MAXIM (16 pts) are top-scoring Scrabble M words. The M+Z combination is especially powerful.
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