MINION
/ˈmɪnjən/
6 letters · 2 syllables · noun, adjective
Definition of MINION
The lowest limit.
"We need a minimum of three staff members on duty at all time."
The smallest amount.
"He always tries to get away with doing the minimum."
A period of minimum brightness or energy intensity (of a star).
"The Maunder minimum of the Sun reportedly corresponded to a period of great cold on Earth."
A loyal servant of another, usually a more powerful being.
"The archvillain deployed his minions to simultaneously rob every bank in the city."
A sycophantic follower.
A loved one; one highly esteemed and favoured.
Favoured, beloved; "pet".
Examples of MINION in a Sentence
- "We need a minimum of three staff members on duty at all time."
- "He always tries to get away with doing the minimum."
- "The Maunder minimum of the Sun reportedly corresponded to a period of great cold on Earth."
- "The archvillain deployed his minions to simultaneously rob every bank in the city."
Word Details
Is MINION a Scrabble Word?
Yes, MINION is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: MINION uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for MINION
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | m | i | n | i | o | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in MINION
19 words from the letters in MINION
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4-letter words
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How to Use MINION in Word Games
MINION is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, MINION is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble MINION to find 19 additional valid words.