Dictionary
Maize
m 3a 1i 1z 10e 1
About 1 syllable
noun · 5 letters · Very common
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : valid
What does maize mean?
Is MAIZE a valid word?
| Game / word list | Valid? |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US & Canada (NWL / TWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK & worldwide (Collins / SOWPODS) | Yes |
| Words With Friends (ENABLE) | Yes |
| Wordle (guess list) | Yes |
MAIZE is also on the original list of Wordle answers.
How many points is MAIZE worth?
Scrabble
16 ptsWords With Friends
17 ptsWordfeud
16 ptsNYT Crossplay
16 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in MAIZE
Hooks for MAIZE
Add one letter to the front or back of MAIZE to make another word.
Front hooks
None
Back hooks
Maize: quick answers
Is MAIZE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. MAIZE is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 16 points before board bonuses.
How many points is MAIZE worth?
MAIZE scores 16 points in Scrabble, 17 in Words With Friends, 16 in Wordfeud and 16 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does maize mean?
As a noun, maize means “tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties”. It has 2 meanings in total, listed above.
What words can you make with the letters in MAIZE?
You can make 16 shorter words from MAIZE, such as MAZE, MIZ, ZEA, ZA. See the full list.