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Word: MAXIMUMS

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
M 3 A 1 X 8 I 1 M 3 U 1 M 3 S 1
Length 8 letters
Syllables 3
Pronunciation /mรฆkหˆsษชmสŒms/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 21 pts
WWF Score 25 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 3
Consonants 5
Unique Letters 6
Top Tile X (8 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Master
Spelling Pitfalls Uses high-scoring consonants. Do not confuse their placement with phonetically similar characters.
Board Strategy This is a Bingo-length word! Playing all 7 letters from your rack gives a huge +50 point bonus. Keep an eye out for layout paths.

Definition of MAXIMUMS

noun
  1. The highest limit
  2. The greatest value of a set or other mathematical structure, especially the global maximum or a local maximum of a function
  3. An upper bound of a set which is also an element of that set

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "She described the concept as somewhat "maximums", surprising the rest of the board members."
  • โ€ข "The referee verified that "maximums" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

Contains the letter "X", one of the rarest and highest scoring tiles in Scrabble, carrying a base value of up to 10 points.

๐ŸŽฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips

Keep this word in mind when holding the high-scoring tiles. Landing the premium consonant on a Double/Triple Letter score increases efficiency.

Dictionary Validity

Dictionary Lexicon Status Base Value
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 21 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 21 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 25 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MAXIMUMS a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
MAXIMUMS is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is MAXIMUMS worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, MAXIMUMS is worth 21 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 25 points.
How many syllables are in MAXIMUMS? โ–ผ
There are 3 syllables in MAXIMUMS.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing MAXIMUMS:

  • # the maximums effect
  • # master of maximums
  • # playing with maximums
  • # in terms of maximums

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