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MINIMAX

7 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb

M 3/4
I 1/1
N 1/2
I 1/1
M 3/4
A 1/1
X 8/8
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Definition of MINIMAX

noun

In decision theory, game theory, etc. a decision rule used for minimizing the maximum possible loss, or maximizing the minimum gain.

verb

To find the optimum play, or decision, to achieve minimizing the maximum loss.

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
3
Scrabble
18
points
WWF
21
points

Is MINIMAX a Scrabble Word?

Yes, MINIMAX 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 MINIMAX earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 68 points total.

Letter Values for MINIMAX

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter minimax Total
Scrabble 3111318 18
WWF 4121418 21

Anagrams of MINIMAX

Words made by rearranging the exact same 7 letters

maximin 18/21

Words You Can Make With the Letters in MINIMAX

40 words from the letters in MINIMAX

7-letter words

maximin 18/21 USUKWWF

6-letter words

minima 10/13 USUKWWF

5-letter words

maxim 16/18 USUKWWF immix 16/18 USUKWWF minim 9/12 USUKWWF animi 7/9 USUKWWF

4-letter words

maxi 13/14 USUKWWF minx 13/15 USUKWWF ixia 11/11 USUKWWF imam 8/10 USUKWWF maim 8/10 USUKWWF amin 6/8 USUKWWF main 6/8 USUKWWF mani 6/8 UK mina 6/8 USUKWWF mini 6/8 USUKWWF inia 4/5 USUKWWF

3-letter words

max 12/13 USWWF mix 12/13 USUKWWF nix 10/11 USUKWWF mam 7/9 UK mim 7/9 USUKWWF aim 5/6 USUKWWF ami 5/6 USUKWWF man 5/7 USUKWWF mna 5/7 UK nam 5/7 USUKWWF nim 5/7 USUKWWF ain 3/4 USUKWWF ani 3/4 USUKWWF

2-letter words

ax 9/9 USUKWWF xi 9/9 USUKWWF mm 6/8 USWWF am 4/5 USUKWWF ma 4/5 USUKWWF mi 4/5 USUKWWF ai 2/2 USUKWWF an 2/3 USUKWWF na 2/3 USUKWWF in 2/3 USUKWWF

How to Use MINIMAX in Word Games

MINIMAX is worth 18 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since MINIMAX 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 MINIMAX to find 40 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About MINIMAX

What does MINIMAX mean?
MINIMAX is a noun. In decision theory, game theory, etc. a decision rule used for minimizing the maximum possible loss, or maximizing the minimum gain.
Is MINIMAX a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, MINIMAX is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 18 points in Scrabble.
How many points is MINIMAX worth in Scrabble?
MINIMAX 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 MINIMAX?
You can make 40 words from the letters in MINIMAX. 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 MINIMAX?
The anagrams of MINIMAX (words using the exact same letters) are: MAXIMIN. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.