Starting With MER
6 words · highest scoring is merch at 12 points
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About 5 Letter Words Starting With MER
There are 6 five letter words starting with MER in our dictionary. The highest scoring is merch at 12 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 6 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — MERCH, MERGE, MERLE among them.
The list leads with everyday words so the ones you recognise come first; sort by Scrabble points to put the best play on top, or switch to A-Z to scan alphabetically. Select any word to read its definition and see which dictionaries accept it.
For a wider net, try 5 Letter Words With MER or Words Starting With MER, which drops the length limit entirely.
5 Letter Words Starting With MER at a Glance
Highest Scoring 5 Letter Words Starting With MER
- merch12
- mercy12
- merry10
- merge8
- merit7
- merle7
Common 5 Letter Words Starting With MER
- merch12
- mercy12
- merge8
- merit7
- merle7
- merry10
5 Letter Words Starting With MER by Last Letter
5 Letter Words Starting With MER Defined
- mercyNoun · 12 points
- compassion or forgiveness shown towards someone whom it is within one's power to punish or harm
- mergeVerb · 8 points
- combine or cause to combine to form a single entity
- meritNoun · 7 points
- the quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially so as to deserve praise or reward
- merleNoun · 7 points
- a blackbird
- merryAdjective · 10 points
- cheerful and lively
5 Letter Words Starting With MER: Questions
How many five letter words starting with MER are there?
There are 6 five letter words starting with MER in our dictionary, and 6 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among five letter words starting with MER?
MERCH is the highest scoring option at 12 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common five letter words starting with MER?
MERCH, MERGE, MERLE are among the most familiar five letter words starting with MER. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these five letter words starting with MER valid in Scrabble and Words With Friends?
Every word is drawn from a tournament word list, so most are playable everywhere. Use the dictionary selector to narrow the list to Scrabble US (NWL2023), Scrabble UK (CSW24) or Words With Friends and see only the words that game accepts.