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Is MAXIM a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, MAXIM is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 16 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does MAXIM mean?

  1. noun

    a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits

  2. noun

    English inventor (born in the United States) who invented the Maxim gun that was used in World War I (1840-1916)

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

16

Scrabble

18

Words With Friends

5

Letters

M (3) + A (1) + X (8) + I (1) + M (3) = 16 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsListed

Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.

Hooks for MAXIM

Single letters that turn MAXIM into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks2

Words you can make from MAXIM

The 16 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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