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Word: MINIMUM

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
M 3 I 1 N 1 I 1 M 3 U 1 M 3
Length 7 letters
Syllables 3
Pronunciation /mษชหˆnษชmสŒm/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 13 pts
WWF Score 18 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 3
Consonants 4
Unique Letters 4
Top Tile M (3 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Expert
Spelling Pitfalls None detected. This word has standard phonetics.
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 MINIMUM

noun
  1. The lowest limit.

    "We need a minimum of three staff members on duty at all time."

  2. The smallest amount.

    "He always tries to get away with doing the minimum."

  3. A period of minimum brightness or energy intensity (of a star).

    "The Maunder minimum of the Sun reportedly corresponded to a period of great cold on Earth."

adjective
  1. To the lowest degree.

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

This word follows conventional linguistic patterns for its length, though exact historical derivation is not available.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "Please ensure you spell "minimum" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
  • โ€ข "Understanding the exact meaning of "minimum" can significantly improve your writing style."

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

With its balanced structure, this word is frequently useful for maintaining board control.

๐ŸŽฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips

This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.

Dictionary Validity

Dictionary Lexicon Status Base Value
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 13 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 13 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 18 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MINIMUM a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
MINIMUM is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is MINIMUM worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, MINIMUM is worth 13 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 18 points.
How many syllables are in MINIMUM? โ–ผ
There are 3 syllables in MINIMUM.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

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