Is “Minus” a Scrabble word?

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Yes
MINUS
Valid in at least one Scrabble dictionary

Valid in these dictionaries

SOWPODS / CSW
Scrabble UK & International
Valid
TWL / NWL
Scrabble North America
Valid
Large English Dictionary
General English word list
Unavailable

Meaning of Minus

/ˈmaɪnəs/

noun
  1. 1.The minus sign (−).

  2. 2.A negative quantity.

  3. 3.A downside or disadvantage.

Synonyms: defect, deficiency, drawback, flaw, shortcoming

verb
  1. 1.To subtract.

adjective
  1. 1.Being a negative quantity; pertaining to a deficit or reduction.

    a minus number

  2. 2.That is below zero by (a specified amount) on a scale.

    minus seven degrees

  3. 3.Worse off than before; out of pocket.

Synonyms: negative, below, zero

preposition
  1. 1.Made less or reduced by (followed by an expression of number or quantity).

    seven minus two is five

  2. 2.Without; deprived of.

    I walked out minus my coat.

Synonyms: lacking, without