Starting With MAR
12 words · highest scoring is markedly at 18 points
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About 8 Letter Words Starting With MAR
There are 12 eight letter words starting with MAR in our dictionary. The highest scoring is markedly at 18 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 12 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — MARATHON, MARITIME, MARRIAGE 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 8 Letter Words With MAR or Words Starting With MAR, which drops the length limit entirely.
8 Letter Words Starting With MAR at a Glance
Highest Scoring 8 Letter Words Starting With MAR
- markedly18
- marching16
- marketed15
- markings15
- marrying14
- marathon13
- marshall13
- marshals13
Common 8 Letter Words Starting With MAR
- marathon13
- marching16
- mariners10
- maritime12
- marketed15
- markings15
- marrying14
- marshall13
8 Letter Words Starting With MAR by Last Letter
- 8 Letter Words Starting With MAR Ending in S
- 8 Letter Words Starting With MAR Ending in E
- 8 Letter Words Starting With MAR Ending in G
- 8 Letter Words Starting With MAR Ending in L
- 8 Letter Words Starting With MAR Ending in D
- 8 Letter Words Starting With MAR Ending in N
- 8 Letter Words Starting With MAR Ending in Y
8 Letter Words Starting With MAR Defined
- marathonNoun · 13 points
- a long-distance running race, strictly one of 26 miles 385 yards (42.195 km)
- marginalAdjective · 11 points
- relating to or at the edge or margin
- maritimeAdjective · 12 points
- connected with the sea, especially in relation to seaborne trade or naval matters
- marketedVerb · 15 points
- advertise or promote (something)
- marriageNoun · 11 points
- the legally or formally recognized union of two people as partners in a personal relationship (historically and in some jurisdictions specifically a union between a man and a woman)
8 Letter Words Starting With MAR: Questions
How many eight letter words starting with MAR are there?
There are 12 eight letter words starting with MAR in our dictionary, and 12 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among eight letter words starting with MAR?
MARKEDLY is the highest scoring option at 18 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common eight letter words starting with MAR?
MARATHON, MARITIME, MARRIAGE are among the most familiar eight letter words starting with MAR. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these eight letter words starting with MAR 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.