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MINUTES

/ˈmɪnɪts/

7 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb

M 3/4
I 1/1
N 1/2
U 1/2
T 1/1
E 1/1
S 1/1

Definition of MINUTES

noun

A unit of time equal to sixty seconds (one-sixtieth of an hour).

"You have twenty minutes to complete the test."

noun

A short but unspecified time period.

"Wait a minute, I’m not ready yet!"

noun

A unit of angle equal to one-sixtieth of a degree.

"We need to be sure these maps are accurate to within one minute of arc."

verb

Of an event, to write in a memo or the minutes of a meeting.

"I’ll minute this evening’s meeting."

verb

To set down a short sketch or note of; to jot down; to make a minute or a brief summary of.

noun

The official notes kept during a meeting.

Synonyms of MINUTES

Words with similar meaning

Examples of MINUTES in a Sentence

  • "You have twenty minutes to complete the test."
  • "Wait a minute, I’m not ready yet!"
  • "We need to be sure these maps are accurate to within one minute of arc."
  • "I’ll minute this evening’s meeting."

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
3
Scrabble
9
points
WWF
12
points

Is MINUTES a Scrabble Word?

Yes, MINUTES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 9 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 9 pts Words With Friends — 12 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of MINUTES earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 59 points total.

Letter Values for MINUTES

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter minutes Total
Scrabble 3111111 9
WWF 4122111 12

Anagrams of MINUTES

Words made by rearranging the exact same 7 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in MINUTES

100 words from the letters in MINUTES

How to Use MINUTES in Word Games

MINUTES is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since MINUTES 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 MINUTES to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About MINUTES

What does MINUTES mean?
MINUTES is a noun. A unit of time equal to sixty seconds (one-sixtieth of an hour).
Is MINUTES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, MINUTES is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
How many points is MINUTES worth in Scrabble?
MINUTES is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from MINUTES?
You can make 100 words from the letters in MINUTES. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of MINUTES?
Synonyms of MINUTES include: instant, jiffy, mo, moment, sec, second. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of MINUTES?
The anagrams of MINUTES (words using the exact same letters) are: MINUETS, MISTUNE, MUNITES, MUTINES. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.