Is MINOR a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, MINOR is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 7 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does MINOR mean?
- adjective
of lesser importance or stature or rank
“a minor poet”
- adjective
lesser in scope or effect
“had minor differences”
- noun
a young person of either sex
“she writes books for children”
- adjective
inferior in number or size or amount
“a minor share of the profits”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
7
Scrabble
9
Words With Friends
5
Letters
M (3) + I (1) + N (1) + O (1) + R (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 MINOR
Single letters that turn MINOR 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 hooks1
Words you can make from MINOR
The 25 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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