Minister
8 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A senior member of government heading a specific department or portfolio, such as the Minister of Finance. Also refers to a member of the clergy, especially in Protestant churches.
“The Minister for Education announced sweeping reforms to the national curriculum.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈmɪnɪstə/
Syllables
min·is·ter
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Wordle
Eight letters with three I's and pattern -ISTER; common governmental term
Scrabble
Worth 10 points; useful base word for extensions like MINISTERS or MINISTERED
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