MAX
/mæks/
3 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb, adjective
Definition of MAX
An extreme, a great extent.
"He pushed himself to the max."
A kind of gin.
(usually with out) to reach the limit, to reach the maximum.
"He maxed out his odds of dating Rebecca"
Maximum; maximal.
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
Examples of MAX in a Sentence
- "He pushed himself to the max."
- "He maxed out his odds of dating Rebecca"
Word Details
Is MAX a Scrabble Word?
Yes, MAX is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like MAX are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for MAX
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | m | a | x | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 8 | 12 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 8 | 13 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in MAX
3 words from the letters in MAX
2-letter words
How to Use MAX in Word Games
MAX is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: MAX is only 3 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble MAX to find 3 additional valid words.