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
10
Scrabble
13
Words With Friends
6
Letters
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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