Words Starting With MAR
100 wordsWords beginning with MAR encompass everything from everyday verbs to specialized terms. This pattern connects ancient roots to modern English, offering vocabulary that ranges from simple markers to complex social concepts like marginalization.
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2Pattern Guide
Insights and recommendations for these words.
The MAR- pattern rewards players who know its versatile endings and high-scoring possibilities.
Vocabulary & Language
Linguistic patterns and usage statistics
MAR- words often stem from Latin roots relating to the sea (marine, maritime) or boundaries (margin, mark). The pattern also captures words from disparate sources: maraca from indigenous Caribbean languages, marquis from French nobility titles. This diversity makes MAR- surprisingly rich for word enthusiasts.
Total Words
278
0.1% of dictionary
Avg Length
8.4 letters
2.8 syllables
Top Scrabble
MARGINALIZATION
27 points
Longest Word
MARGINALISATION
15 letters
Parts of Speech
With 79% nouns dominating this pattern, MAR- words tend to name things rather than describe actions. The average length of 8.4 letters suggests these words often carry prefixes or suffixes that extend simpler roots.
Middle English and Latin shape most MAR- vocabulary, with French contributing heavily through Norman influence. The word MARRY traces a clear path from Latin marītāre through Old French to Middle English. MARTYR follows a similar journey, entering English through ecclesiastical Latin from Greek origins—a reminder of how religious terminology traveled across medieval Europe.
Word Games
High-value words for board games
Short (2-4)
celebrate by some ceremony or observation
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
made from residue of grapes or apples after pressing
Long (8+)
the social process of becoming or being made marginal (especially as a group within the larger society)
a texture like that of marble
Short (2-4)
Long (8+)
the social process of becoming or being made marginal (especially as a group within the larger society)
a texture like that of marble
skill in shooting
MARQUEE and MARQUIS both score 18 points in Scrabble but jump to 20 in Words With Friends, making the Q particularly valuable in WWF. For shorter plays, MARK scores 10 in Scrabble versus 11 in WWF due to the K value difference. The real powerhouse is MARGINALIZATION at 27 Scrabble points or 32 in WWF—worth hunting for if you can build off existing letters.
Wordle
5-letter words for daily puzzles
Good Starters (E, A, R, S, T)
English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water
a spread made chiefly from vegetable oils and used as a substitute for butter
MARSH and MARKS make strong Wordle openers, each testing the common consonants R, S, and either H or K. MARGE offers a vowel-heavy alternative that checks E placement.
Length Extremes
Longest and shortest valid words
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Shortest
Short MAR- words like MAR itself remain useful as quick plays, while lengthy terms like MARGINALIZATION exist because English readily converts nouns into processes through suffixes like -ize and -ation.
Hidden Gems
Rare but valid words to surprise opponents
a small usually tarred line of 2 strands
a percussion instrument consisting of a hollow gourd containing pebbles or beans; often played in pairs
a German nobleman ranking above a count (corresponding in rank to a British marquess)
nobleman (in various countries) ranking above a count
MARGRAVE deserves attention—it refers to a German nobleman ranking above a count, equivalent to a British marquess. Beyond its historical interest, it's a compact seven-letter word that most opponents won't challenge. The -GRAVE ending (from German graf, meaning count) appears rarely in English, making this a memorable addition to your vocabulary.
Popular crossword answers
Words frequently used in crossword puzzles with common clues.