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Is MAXIMISE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, MAXIMISE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 19 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does MAXIMISE mean?

  1. verb

    make the most of

    “He maximized his role”

  2. verb

    make as big or large as possible

    “Maximize your profits!”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

19

Scrabble

21

Words With Friends

8

Letters

M (3) + A (1) + X (8) + I (1) + M (3) + I (1) + S (1) + E (1) = 19 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 MAXIMISE

Single letters that turn MAXIMISE 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 MAXIMISE

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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