MAXIMIN is a valid Scrabble word — 18 points
Yes. MAXIMIN is accepted by every list we check: Collins, the North American lists and Words with Friends. It scores 18 points in Scrabble and 21 in Words with Friends.
Which word lists accept MAXIMIN?
| Official Scrabble Players DictionaryUSA, Canada, Thailand | Valid |
|---|---|
| Official Tournament and Club Word ListUSA, Canada, Thailand | Valid |
| Collins Scrabble WordsEnglish in most countries | Valid |
| Words with FriendsZynga word list | Valid |
Word power: 59 / 100
Our own measure of how useful MAXIMIN is to know. It scores 18 from 7 tiles, takes 1 hook, and its letters make up 5.4% of the bag. How this number is calculated
Hooks for MAXIMIN
Front hooks — 0
None.
Back hooks — 1
maximinsChecked against OSPD, TWL, CSW, WWF. Takes an S, so it hooks onto plurals easily.
How MAXIMIN scores
Face value of the 7 tiles in MAXIMIN, before any board multiplier.
Tiles you need
| Letter | Needed | In the bag |
|---|---|---|
| m | 2 | 2 |
| a | 1 | 9 |
| x | 1 | 1 |
| i | 2 | 9 |
| n | 1 | 6 |
Drawing exactly these 7 tiles as an opening rack: 1 in 8,234 thousand.
What does MAXIMIN mean in Scrabble?
noun
technical
The highest value among a set of minimum values, used in game theory and decision making.
A maximin strategy picks the option whose worst outcome is better than the worst outcome of any other option. It suits a cautious player who wants to protect against the greatest loss.
How MAXIMIN is used
Technical term in economics, statistics and game theory; also used as an adjective.
- The player chose a maximin strategy to limit possible losses.
- The maximin of the table is the best of the row minimums.
- Economists debated whether maximin is a fair rule for sharing wealth.
Written for this site: 1 meaning of MAXIMIN and 3 example sentences, not copied from a published dictionary.
Anagrams of MAXIMIN
The 7 tiles of MAXIMIN in a different order — 1 found.
Words starting with MAXIMIN
1 longer words begin with MAXIMIN.
Shorter words from the letters in MAXIMIN
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Common questions about MAXIMIN
- Is MAXIMIN valid in Words with Friends?
- Yes. Words with Friends accepts MAXIMIN, where it scores 21 points. That game keeps its own list, separate from the Scrabble dictionaries.
- How many points is MAXIMIN worth?
- MAXIMIN is worth 18 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words with Friends.
- What does MAXIMIN mean?
- The highest value among a set of minimum values, used in game theory and decision making.
- What letters can be added to MAXIMIN?
- MAXIMIN takes 1 hook: 0 in front and 1 at the end.
Every word you can build from the 7 letters of MAXIMIN:
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