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Is MINIMALIST a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, MINIMALIST is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 14 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does MINIMALIST mean?

  1. noun

    a conservative who advocates only minor reforms in government or politics

  2. noun

    a practitioner or advocate of artistic minimalism

  3. adjective

    of or relating to artistic minimalism

  4. adjective

    advocating minimal reforms (as in government or politics)

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

14

Scrabble

18

Words With Friends

10

Letters

M (3) + I (1) + N (1) + I (1) + M (3) + A (1) + L (1) + I (1) + S (1) + T (1) = 14 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 MINIMALIST

Single letters that turn MINIMALIST 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

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