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Is MINIMIZE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, MINIMIZE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 21 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does MINIMIZE mean?

  1. verb

    make small or insignificant

    “Let's minimize the risk”

  2. verb

    represent as less significant or important

  3. verb

    cause to seem less serious; play down

    “Don't belittle his influence”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

21

Scrabble

24

Words With Friends

8

Letters

M (3) + I (1) + N (1) + I (1) + M (3) + I (1) + Z (10) + E (1) = 21 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 MINIMIZE

Single letters that turn MINIMIZE 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 hooks3

Words you can make from MINIMIZE

The 22 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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