How many points is MAXIMAL worth in Scrabble?

MAXIMAL is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept MAXIMAL?

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

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MAXIMAL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 18 points. MAXIMAL means "an element of a mathematical set that is followed by no other".

The element of a set with the greatest magnitude.
Said of an ideal of a ring or a filter of a lattice: that it is as large as it can be without being trivial (improper).
Said of a set of well-formed formulas: that it is as large as it can be without being inconsistent; i.e. that for any well-formed formula φ, the set contains either φ or ~φ.

Synonyms: maximum

Synonyms: maximum

Antonyms: minimal

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

an element of a mathematical set that is followed by no other

In a sentence: "The maximal is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of MAXIMAL. It scores 18 points.

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Is MAXIMAL a Scrabble word?: MAXIMAL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 18 points.
What does MAXIMAL mean?: an element of a mathematical set that is followed by no other
How do you use MAXIMAL in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The maximal is noted."
How many points is MAXIMAL worth in Scrabble?: MAXIMAL is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept MAXIMAL?: MAXIMAL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).