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maximum

/ˈmæksɪməm/adjective · noun

Maximum can refer to the largest possible quantity, the greatest possible degree, or the point on a curve where the tangent changes from positive on the left to negative on the right. Maximum is also used as adjective, with meanings including the greatest or most complete or best possible.

4 meanings7 lettersScrabble 20

Length

7

Scrabble

20

WWF

24

Starts

MA

Ends

MUM

Difficulty

Medium

Dictionary

What Does “MAXIMUM” Mean?

/ˈmæksɪməm/

maximum has 4 documented senses across adjective, noun.

Adjective

1 sense
1

the greatest or most complete or best possible

maximal expansion

maximum pressure

Synonyms

Noun

3 senses
1

the largest possible quantity

2

the greatest possible degree

he tried his utmost

3

the point on a curve where the tangent changes from positive on the left to negative on the right

Word Forms

Synonyms for MAXIMUM

Scrabble Score

20

Letters

7

Vowels

3

Consonants

4

Word Intelligence

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Definition

the greatest or most complete or best possible

Length

7 letters

Starts With

M

Ends With

M

Vowels

3

Consonants

4

Letters

M, A, X, I, M, U, M

Use Case

Useful for Scrabble, Wordle, crosswords, anagrams, and other word games.

Letter Breakdown

m
a
x
i
m
u
m

Word Facts

Key letter, score, and pattern facts for maximum.

MAXIMUM is a 7-letter word.
It has a Scrabble score of 20.
It starts with M and ends with M.
It contains 3 vowels and 4 consonants.
Its vowel share is about 43%.
It has 2 repeated letters.
It is not a palindrome.
Letter pattern: ABCDAEA.
Vowel/consonant pattern: CVCVCVC.

Word Strategy

Strategy notes for using maximum in Scrabble, Wordle-style games, crosswords, and anagram solving.

Scrabble Strategy

★★★★★

MAXIMUM can be valuable in Scrabble because it includes a high-impact letter. Look for premium squares and parallel plays.

Wordle Strategy

★★☆☆☆

MAXIMUM is not five letters, so it is not a standard Wordle answer, but its letter pattern can still help with word analysis.

Crossword Strategy

★★★☆☆

MAXIMUM can be useful in crossword solving because it has a clear starting letter, ending letter, and 7-letter structure.

Anagram Strategy

★★★☆☆

MAXIMUM contains repeated letters, which can make anagram solving more constrained but also easier to pattern-match.

Letter Intelligence

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Unique Letters

5

Repeated Letters

2

Highest Value Letter

X

Letter Pattern

ABCDAEA

CV Pattern

CVCVCVC

Vowel Share

43%

Consonant Share

57%

Bigrams

MA, AX, XI, IM, MU, UM

Trigrams

MAX, AXI, XIM, IMU, MUM

Crossword Intelligence

Crossword-style clues, crossing help, and pattern notes for maximum.

MAXIMUM is a 7-letter standard crossword entry.
It starts with M and ends with M, which helps narrow crossword crossings.
It contains 3 vowels and 4 consonants.
Its vowel/consonant pattern is CVCVCVC.
Crossword difficulty estimate: Hard.

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Word Usage Insights

Practical observations about how this word performs in different word games and puzzle situations.

This word contains 7 letters and is suitable for medium-length word games.
Its consonant/vowel pattern is CVCVCVC, making it relatively challenging to recognize.
With a Scrabble score of 20, it offers strong scoring potential.
The word begins with M and ends with M, making it useful for solving pattern-based puzzles.
Some letters repeat, which can be useful when identifying anagrams.

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