What does MINUS mean?

Pronunciation
/ˈmaɪnəs/
Letters
5
Scrabble score
7
Words With Friends score
10
How common
Common

Meaning

noun

  1. an arithmetic operation in which the difference between two numbers is calculated“the subtraction of three from four leaves one”

adjective

  1. on the negative side or lower end of a scale“minus 5 degrees”
  2. involving disadvantage or harm“minus (or negative) factors”

Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.

Other forms

minuses9

Anagrams of MINUS

munis7

Words inside MINUS

24 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.

muni6muns6nims6ins3ism5mis5mun5mus5nim5nus3sim5sin3 sum5 sun3 uns3in2 is2mi4 mu4 nu2si2 um4un2us2

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Word lists

Questions

Is MINUS a valid word in word games?

MINUS is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.

How many points is MINUS worth?

MINUS is worth 7 points with Scrabble letter values and 10 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.

What words can you make from MINUS?

24 other words, including IN, IS, US and SUN.