MINIONS
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun
Definition of MINIONS
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.
Examples of MINIONS 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 MINIONS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, MINIONS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of MINIONS earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 59 points total.
Letter Values for MINIONS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | m | i | n | i | o | n | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in MINIONS
51 words from the letters in MINIONS
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How to Use MINIONS in Word Games
MINIONS is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since MINIONS uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 59 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble MINIONS to find 51 additional valid words.