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Is MINES a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, MINES is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 7 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does MINES mean?

Mines is a form of MINE.

  1. noun

    excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted

  2. noun

    explosive device that explodes on contact; designed to destroy vehicles or ships or to kill or maim personnel

  3. verb

    get from the earth by excavation

    “mine ores and metals”

  4. verb

    lay mines

    “The Vietnamese mined Cambodia”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

7

Scrabble

9

Words With Friends

5

Letters

M (3) + I (1) + N (1) + E (1) + S (1) = 7 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 MINES

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

Front hooks2

Back hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the end.

Anagrams of MINES

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from MINES

The 28 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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