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MAXIMIN

7 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb

M 3/4
A 1/1
X 8/8
I 1/1
M 3/4
I 1/1
N 1/2

Definition of MAXIMIN

noun

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.

verb

To employ a maximin algorithm.

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
3
Scrabble
18
points
WWF
21
points

Is MAXIMIN a Scrabble Word?

Yes, MAXIMIN is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 18 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 18 pts Words With Friends — 21 pts

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 maximin Total
Scrabble 3181311 18
WWF 4181412 21

Anagrams of MAXIMIN

Words made by rearranging the exact same 7 letters

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About MAXIMIN

What does MAXIMIN mean?
MAXIMIN is a noun. 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.
Is MAXIMIN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, MAXIMIN is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 18 points in Scrabble.
How many points is MAXIMIN worth in Scrabble?
MAXIMIN is worth 18 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from MAXIMIN?
You can make 40 words from the letters in MAXIMIN. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of MAXIMIN?
The anagrams of MAXIMIN (words using the exact same letters) are: MINIMAX. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.