Mama
4 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
An informal and affectionate term for one's mother.
“The toddler reached out her arms and called for mama.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈmɑmə/
Syllables
ma·ma
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Wordle
Repeated letters (two Ms and two As) make it easy to remember, good for confirming M and A early in Wordle
Scrabble
Worth 8 points, double M and double A make it useful for clearing duplicate tiles from a crowded rack
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