How many points is MAXIMA worth in Scrabble?

MAXIMA is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept MAXIMA?

MAXIMA is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Can you add a letter to MAXIMA?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes MAXIMAL. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

MAXIMA

17 pts

MAXIMA is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 17 points. MAXIMA is a noun form of maximum. MAXIMUM means "the greatest possible amount, quantity, or degree".

Meaning & examples

noun

A music note equal to two (or sometimes three) longæ; in modern notation, this is typically equivalent to eight semibreves.

Synonyms: duplex longa, larga, octuple whole note

noun

The highest limit
The greatest value of a set or other mathematical structure, especially the global maximum or a local maximum of a function
An upper bound of a set which is also an element of that set

Synonyms: max

Antonyms: minimum

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

MAXIMA is a noun form of maximum. MAXIMUM means "the greatest possible amount, quantity, or degree".

In a sentence: "The maxima is noted."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

MAXIMUM20 pts

Back hooks

Add one letter after MAXIMA. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

MAXIMAL18 pts

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in MAXIMA, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

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MAXIMA Scrabble FAQ

Is MAXIMA a Scrabble word?: MAXIMA is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 17 points.
What does MAXIMA mean?: MAXIMA is a noun form of maximum. MAXIMUM means "the greatest possible amount, quantity, or degree".
How do you use MAXIMA in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The maxima is noted."
How many points is MAXIMA worth in Scrabble?: MAXIMA is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept MAXIMA?: MAXIMA is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to MAXIMA?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes MAXIMAL. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.