How many points is MINUS worth in Scrabble?

MINUS is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept MINUS?

MINUS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

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MINUS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 7 points. MINUS means "a negative quantity".

/ˈmaɪnəs/

Pronunciation: /ˈmaɪnəs/

Being a negative quantity; pertaining to a deficit or reduction.
Example: a minus number
That is below zero by (a specified amount) on a scale.
Example: minus seven degrees
Worse off than before; out of pocket.

Made less or reduced by (followed by an expression of number or quantity).
Example: seven minus two is five
Without; deprived of.
Example: I walked out minus my coat.

Antonyms: plus

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

a negative quantity

In a sentence: "The minus is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of MINUS. It scores 7 points.

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Is MINUS a Scrabble word?: MINUS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 7 points.
What does MINUS mean?: a negative quantity
How do you use MINUS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The minus is noted."
How many points is MINUS worth in Scrabble?: MINUS is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept MINUS?: MINUS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).