MINCE
Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Is MINCE a Scrabble word?
Yes. MINCE is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (5 letters, 9 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
Definition
Part of speech: noun
cut into small pieces; "mince the garlic"
- food chopped into small bits; "a mince of mushrooms"
- make less severe or harsh; "He moderated his tone when the students burst out in tears"
- cut into small pieces; "mince the garlic"
- walk daintily; "She minced down the street"
Synonyms
soften, moderate
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
Scrabble score breakdown
MINCE scores 9 points before board multipliers.
- M = 3
- I = 1
- N = 1
- C = 3
- E = 1
Letter counts: C×1, E×1, I×1, M×1, N×1
Anagrams of MINCE
Similar 5-letter words
Crossword relevance
MINCE is a 5-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 5, starts with M, ends with E, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example sentence
Example: "MINCE — cut into small pieces; "mince the garlic"" (9 Scrabble points).
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Complete word guide
MINCE is listed in the UnscrambleTools word-game dictionary used across our unscrambler, anagram, pattern, and scoring tools. Pages like this one exist so you can answer "Is MINCE a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
MINCE (noun): food chopped into small bits; "a mince of mushrooms". Additional senses: make less severe or harsh; "He moderated his tone when the students burst out in tears"; cut into small pieces; "mince the garlic"; walk daintily; "She minced down the street".
In standard Scrabble scoring, MINCE totals 9 points before multipliers. That sum uses official letter values: common tiles (A, E, I, O, U, L, N, S, T, R) are worth 1, while D and G are 2, B, C, M, P are 3, F, H, V, W, Y are 4, K is 5, J and X are 8, and Q and Z are 10. MINCE relies mostly on common tiles, which often makes it easier to play from a mixed rack but caps the raw ceiling compared with high-premium words.
MINCE is 5 letters long, begins with M, ends with E, and sorts to the alphagram CEIMN. There is 1 anagram in this dictionary sharing that exact letter bag. Letter makeup: 2 vowels, 3 consonants.
Among 18 tracked 5-letter entries, MINCE ranks by raw score (9 points). Anagram alternatives include MENIC — useful when you need the same tiles with a different hook letter. Similar-length words in the same dictionary include JAZZY, FEZZY, FIZZY, FUZZY; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, MINCE carries 2 vowels and 3 consonants. Its consonant-heavy shape pairs well with open vowel dumps on the board. Hooks on M or E are common study angles; browse words starting with M and words ending with E to rehearse parallel sets.
MINCE is a 5-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 5, starts with M, ends with E, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 5-letter entries like MINCE frequently cross shorter words; knowing that MINCE contains C, E, I, M, N helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as m???e to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside MINCE include CE, MI, NC — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: M, I, N, C, E. Letter-frequency tables on this site are built from the same dictionary that powers the Word Unscrambler, so list pages and word pages stay consistent.
Use UnscrambleTools tools together: unscramble mince directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 9 points in the Scrabble Score Calculator. Daily puzzle hints and Wordle practice pages share the same dictionary backbone, which keeps scores and validity aligned across the site.
Etymology: UnscrambleTools does not publish a full historical etymology for every rare word-game entry. When we detect recognizable English prefixes or suffixes, we note them in the definition section; otherwise treat MINCE as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "MINCE — cut into small pieces; "mince the garlic"" (9 Scrabble points). If you are validating a tournament list, cross-check NASPA or WESPA references — our dictionary optimizes for practical word-game coverage, including obscure but legal entries that appear in casual Scrabble and crossword construction.
Frequently asked questions
- Is MINCE a valid Scrabble word?
- MINCE is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (5 letters, 9 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
- How many points is MINCE worth in Scrabble?
- MINCE is worth 9 points using standard Scrabble letter values before any board multipliers. Lexical sense: cut into small pieces; "mince the garlic". See the letter breakdown on this page for tile-by-tile values.
- What does MINCE mean?
- MINCE (noun): food chopped into small bits; "a mince of mushrooms". Additional senses: make less severe or harsh; "He moderated his tone when the students burst out in tears"; cut into small pieces; "mince the garlic"; walk daintily; "She minced down the street". (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- What is the Scrabble score of MINCE?
- MINCE scores 9 points as a raw tile sum. Board multipliers apply only during live play; this page shows the base score for fair comparison with other 5-letter words.
- Does MINCE have anagrams?
- Yes. MINCE has 1 anagram in this dictionary — same letters, different valid words. Anagram families help with rack management and spotting parallel plays.
- How many letters are in MINCE?
- MINCE has 5 letters, starts with M, ends with E, and uses the alphagram CEIMN (sorted letters for quick anagram spotting).
- How can I unscramble letters to find MINCE?
- Open the Anagram Solver or Word Unscrambler, enter your rack letters (use ? for blanks), and filter to 5-letter results or "contains" patterns that match MINCE. The Pattern Finder supports crossword-style slots as well.
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