01 Word definition

maxim

5 letters · 2 vowels · 3 consonants

Is MAXIM a word?

Yes. MAXIM is a 5-letter noun. a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell MAXIM?

M-A-X-I-M

MAXIM contains 5 letters, begins with M, and ends with M.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits

Synonyms
axiom
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score16points
Words With Friends18points
Word length5letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is MAXIM spelled?

M1A2X3I4M5
Starts withMAXFirst 3 letters
Ends withXIMLast 3 letters
Unique letters4Repeats M
Vowel balance2 / 3Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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About MAXIM.

How do you spell MAXIM?

MAXIM is spelled M-A-X-I-M. It contains 5 letters.