47 Words Starting With MAX
The prefix MAX appears in 47 words, from 3-letter words up to 13 letters. The biggest cluster is 8-letter words with 10 entries. Average word length: 8.2 letters.
M is a powerhouse starter: man, make, more, most, many. The prefixes mis- and multi- expand it further. Latin borrowings (magnitude, mechanism) add scholarly depth.
Highest-scoring Scrabble plays that start with MAX: MAXIMIZATIONS (33 pts), MAXIMIZATION (32 pts), MAXIMIZING (31 pts), MAXIMIZED (30 pts), MAXIMIZERS (30 pts). The shortest is MAX (3 letters) and the longest is MAXILLOFACIAL (13 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words ending in WIND.
Notable words: MAXI — a long skirt or coat [n].; MAXED — to reach an upper limit [v].; MAXIMA — the largest possible amount [n].; MAXILLA — the bone of either the upper or the under jaw [n]. Browse words starting with A for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that starts with MAX?
MAXIMIZATIONS scores 33 points. Runner-up: MAXIMIZATION at 32 points. See words ending in M for more high-value options.
How many words start with MAX?
Our dictionary has 47 words that start with MAX. They range from 3 to 13 letters, with 8-letter words being the most common (10).
What is the shortest word that starts with MAX?
MAX at just 3 letters. It means: to reach an upper limit [v].