How many points is MAXIMIZE worth in Scrabble?

MAXIMIZE is worth 28 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept MAXIMIZE?

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

Can you add a letter to MAXIMIZE?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes MAXIMIZED, MAXIMIZER, MAXIMIZES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

MAXIMIZE

28 pts

MAXIMIZE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 28 points. MAXIMIZE means "increase to a maximum".

Meaning & examples

verb

To make as large as possible
To expand (a window) to fill the main display area

Antonyms: minimize

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

increase to a maximum

In a sentence: "They maximize."

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Add one letter after MAXIMIZE. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

Z10

= 28

MAXIMIZE Scrabble FAQ

Is MAXIMIZE a Scrabble word?: MAXIMIZE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 28 points.
What does MAXIMIZE mean?: increase to a maximum
How do you use MAXIMIZE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They maximize."
How many points is MAXIMIZE worth in Scrabble?: MAXIMIZE is worth 28 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept MAXIMIZE?: MAXIMIZE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to MAXIMIZE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes MAXIMIZED, MAXIMIZER, MAXIMIZES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.