Minimal has 12 synonyms including negligible, nominal, marginal. Opposite words include maximum and maximal. This page lists all similar and related words with Scrabble and Words With Friends point values.
Each word shows its Scrabble point value. Click any synonym to see its own synonyms and related words.
Words associated with minimal by meaning or context.
Minimal contains 7 letters: 3 vowels (I, A) and 4 consonants (M, N, L). Here is the frequency breakdown:
Minimal scores 11 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends. As a 7-letter word, minimal can help clear tiles from your rack for bonus points. With 3 vowels and 4 consonants, this word has a consonant-heavy letter distribution.
Highest-scoring synonyms you can use instead:
| Word | Scrabble | WWF | Letters |
|---|---|---|---|
| stripped-down | 21 | 24 | 13 |
| tokenish | 15 | 15 | 8 |
| negligible | 14 | 20 | 10 |
| borderline | 13 | 16 | 10 |
| minimum | 13 | 18 | 7 |
The most common synonyms for minimal are negligible, nominal, marginal, bottom, borderline. In total, there are 12 words with similar meaning listed on this page.
Common antonyms of minimal include maximum, maximal.
Yes, minimal is a valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. In Words With Friends, it scores 15 points.
Minimal has 7 letters: 3 vowels (I, A) and 4 consonants (M, N, L).