Is MINCES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, MINCES is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 10 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does MINCES mean?
Minces is a form of MINCE.
- verb
make less severe or harsh
“He moderated his tone when the students burst out in tears”
- noun
food chopped into small bits
“a mince of mushrooms”
- verb
walk daintily
“She minced down the street”
- verb
cut into small pieces
“mince the garlic”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 10
- Words With Friends
- 13
- Letters
- 6
M (3) + I (1) + N (1) + C (3) + E (1) + S (1) = 10 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 MINCES
MINCES has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.
Front hooks0
None. Nothing can be added to the front.
Back hooks0
None. Nothing can be added to the end.
Words you can make from MINCES
The 46 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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