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Is MINIMALISM a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does MINIMALISM mean?

  1. noun

    an art movement in sculpture and painting that began in the 1950s and emphasized extreme simplification of form and color

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
16
Words With Friends
21
Letters
10

M (3) + I (1) + N (1) + I (1) + M (3) + A (1) + L (1) + I (1) + S (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 MINIMALISM

Single letters that turn MINIMALISM 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 hooks1

Words you can make from MINIMALISM

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