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Updated June 2026
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.”
/ˈmɪnɪstə/
min·is·ter
Eight letters with three I's and pattern -ISTER; common governmental term
Worth 10 points; useful base word for extensions like MINISTERS or MINISTERED
Shorter words formed from the letters in “minister”.
9-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “minister”.
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