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Is MINCE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, MINCE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does MINCE mean?

  1. verb

    make less severe or harsh

    “He moderated his tone when the students burst out in tears”

  2. noun

    food chopped into small bits

    “a mince of mushrooms”

  3. verb

    walk daintily

    “She minced down the street”

  4. verb

    cut into small pieces

    “mince the garlic”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

9

Scrabble

12

Words With Friends

5

Letters

M (3) + I (1) + N (1) + C (3) + E (1) = 9 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsListed

Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.

Hooks for MINCE

Single letters that turn MINCE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks3

Words you can make from MINCE

The 16 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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