With MAT
18 words, 6 of them common · highest scoring is matza at 16 points
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About 5 Letter Words With MAT
There are 18 five letter words containing MAT in our dictionary. The highest scoring is matza at 16 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 6 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — MATCH, MATES, MATHS 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 Words With MAT, which drops the length limit entirely.
5 Letter Words With MAT at a Glance
Highest Scoring 5 Letter Words With MAT
- matza16
- matzo16
- match12
- matey10
- maths10
- mathe10
- matty10
- mated8
Common 5 Letter Words With MAT
- match12
- mater7
- mates7
- matey10
- maths10
- matte7
5 Letter Words With MAT Defined
- matchNoun · 12 points
- a contest in which people or teams compete against each other in a particular sport
- materNoun · 7 points
- mother
- matesNoun · 7 points
- the sexual partner of a bird or other animal
- mateyNoun · 10 points
- used as a familiar form of address to a man
- mathsNoun · 10 points
- mathematics
5 Letter Words With MAT: Questions
How many five letter words containing MAT are there?
There are 18 five letter words containing MAT 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 containing MAT?
MATZA is the highest scoring option at 16 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common five letter words containing MAT?
MATCH, MATES, MATHS are among the most familiar five letter words containing MAT. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these five letter words containing MAT 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.