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Is MINUSCULE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, MINUSCULE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 13 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does MINUSCULE mean?

  1. noun

    the characters that were once kept in bottom half of a compositor's type case

  2. noun

    a small cursive script developed from uncial between the 7th and 9th centuries and used in medieval manuscripts

  3. adjective

    of or relating to a small cursive script developed from uncial; 7th to 9th centuries

  4. adjective

    lowercase

    “little a”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

13

Scrabble

19

Words With Friends

9

Letters

M (3) + I (1) + N (1) + U (1) + S (1) + C (3) + U (1) + L (1) + E (1) = 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 MINUSCULE

Single letters that turn MINUSCULE 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 MINUSCULE

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