Maize
Yes, maize is a valid Scrabble word. It has 5 letters and is worth 16 points in Scrabble. It is on our list of likely Wordle answers.
What does maize mean?
noun
- tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times
- a strong yellow color
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Synonyms for maize
Word facts
| Letters | 5 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 3 / 2 |
| Scrabble points | 16 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Common |
| Likely Wordle answer | Yes |
Anagrams of maize
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters MAIZE.
Words you can make from maize
Frequently asked questions
Is maize a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Maize is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
How many points is maize worth in Scrabble?
Maize is worth 16 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does maize mean?
Maize means: tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times.
Could maize be a Wordle answer?
Maize is on our list of likely Wordle answers: a common five-letter dictionary word that is not a plural or past tense.