With MAL
119 words, 7 of them common · highest scoring is schmalzy at 27 points
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About 8 Letter Words With MAL
There are 119 eight letter words containing MAL in our dictionary. The highest scoring is schmalzy at 27 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 7 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — ABNORMAL, INFORMAL, PROXIMAL 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.
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8 Letter Words With MAL at a Glance
Highest Scoring 8 Letter Words With MAL
- schmalzy27
- shmaltzy25
- schmaltz24
- hickymal22
- proximal19
- smallpox19
- maximals19
- rhythmal19
Common 8 Letter Words With MAL
- abnormal12
- formally16
- informal13
- normally13
- proximal19
- smallest10
- smallpox19
8 Letter Words With MAL Defined
- abnormalAdjective · 12 points
- deviating from what is normal or usual, typically in a way that is undesirable or worrying
- formallyAdverb · 16 points
- in accordance with convention or etiquette
- informalAdjective · 13 points
- having a relaxed, friendly, or unofficial style, manner, or nature
- normallyAdverb · 13 points
- under normal or usual conditions; as a rule
- proximalAdjective · 19 points
- situated nearer to the centre of the body or the point of attachment
- smallestAdjective · 10 points
- of a size that is less than normal or usual
8 Letter Words With MAL: Questions
How many eight letter words containing MAL are there?
There are 119 eight letter words containing MAL in our dictionary, and 7 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among eight letter words containing MAL?
SCHMALZY is the highest scoring option at 27 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common eight letter words containing MAL?
ABNORMAL, INFORMAL, PROXIMAL are among the most familiar eight letter words containing MAL. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these eight letter words containing MAL 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.