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Minute

Yes, minute is a valid Scrabble word. It has 6 letters and is worth 8 points in Scrabble.

What does minute mean?

noun

  1. a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour he ran a 4 minute mile
  2. an indefinitely short time wait just a moment
  3. a particular point in time the moment he arrived the party began

adjective

  1. infinitely or immeasurably small two minute whiplike threads of protoplasm
  2. characterized by painstaking care and detailed examination a minute inspection of the grounds

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for minute

Word facts

Letters6
Vowels / consonants3 / 3
Scrabble points8
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of minute

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Frequently asked questions

Is minute a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Minute 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 minute worth in Scrabble?

Minute is worth 8 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does minute mean?

Minute means: a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour.