MINUTIA
/maɪˈn(j)uːʃ(iː)ə/
7 letters · 3 syllables · noun
Definition of MINUTIA
A minor detail, often of negligible importance.
"They spent all their time on minutiae, never making real progress."
(biometrics, forensics) Any of the point features on fingerprints used for matching, usually endings and bifurcations of ridges.
Examples of MINUTIA in a Sentence
- "They spent all their time on minutiae, never making real progress."
Word Details
Is MINUTIA a Scrabble Word?
Yes, MINUTIA is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of MINUTIA earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 59 points total.
Letter Values for MINUTIA
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | m | i | n | u | t | i | a | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in MINUTIA
69 words from the letters in MINUTIA
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How to Use MINUTIA in Word Games
MINUTIA is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since MINUTIA 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 MINUTIA to find 69 additional valid words.