MAXIMIN
7 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of MAXIMIN
In decision theory and game theory etc, a rule to identify the worst outcome of each possible option to find one's best (maximum payoff) play.
To employ a maximin algorithm.
Word Details
Is MAXIMIN a Scrabble Word?
Yes, MAXIMIN is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of MAXIMIN earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 68 points total.
Letter Values for MAXIMIN
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | m | a | x | i | m | i | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 21 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in MAXIMIN
40 words from the letters in MAXIMIN
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How to Use MAXIMIN in Word Games
MAXIMIN is worth 18 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since MAXIMIN uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 68 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble MAXIMIN to find 40 additional valid words.