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Is MINIMIZES a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, MINIMIZES is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 22 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does MINIMIZES mean?

Minimizes is a form of MINIMIZE.

  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

22

Scrabble

25

Words With Friends

9

Letters

M (3) + I (1) + N (1) + I (1) + M (3) + I (1) + Z (10) + E (1) + S (1) = 22 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 MINIMIZES

MINIMIZES has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the end.

Words you can make from MINIMIZES

The 59 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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