Is MINISTRY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, MINISTRY is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 13 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does MINISTRY mean?
- noun
religious ministers collectively (especially Presbyterian)
- noun
building where the business of a government ministry is transacted
- noun
a government department under the direction of a minister of state
- noun
the work of a minister of religion
“he is studying for the ministry”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
13
Scrabble
14
Words With Friends
8
Letters
M (3) + I (1) + N (1) + I (1) + S (1) + T (1) + R (1) + Y (4) = 13 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 MINISTRY
MINISTRY 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 MINISTRY
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