MIL Word Analysis

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Analysis of MIL

Word Structure

Length: 3 letters

Vowels (1): I

Consonants (2): M, L

First Letter: M

Last Letter: L

Game Points

Scrabble Points: 5

Words With Friends Points: 7

Word Pattern: M-I-L

Word Patterns for MIL

Letter Distribution

M

Count: 1

I

Count: 1

L

Count: 1

Definition of MIL

noun//mɪl//

An angular mil, a unit of angular measurement equal to ¹⁄₆₄₀₀ of a complete circle. At 1000 metres one mil subtends about one metre (0.98 m). Also ¹⁄₆₀₀₀ and ¹⁄₆₃₀₀ are used in other countries.

A unit of measurement equal to ¹⁄₁₀₀₀ of an inch (25.4 µm), usually used for thin objects, such as sheets of plastic.

Examples:

  • "Alternative form: mill"
  • "For this task, I prefer the plastic sheeting that is 10 mils thick."
Synonyms: thou

A former subdivision (¹⁄₁₀₀₀) of the Maltese lira.

(informal) Clipping of milliliter.

Examples:

  • "We told her to give her daughter ten mils of cough syrup and to call us back if the cough gets worse."
Synonyms: mL#Translingual, ml#Translingual, cm³#Translingual, cc

(informal) Clipping of millimeter.

Examples:

  • "Alternative form: mill"
  • "For this task, I prefer the plastic bars that are 10 mils in diameter."
Synonyms: mm

(informal) Clipping of milliradian.

Examples:

  • "A dot in a mil-dot reticle represents one mil, which corresponds to a few inches at 100 yards."
noun//mɪl//

(informal) Clipping of million.

Examples:

  • "Word has it that they were offered a cool ten mil to sell their farm to the land developers."
  • "You can get things done without money, but you can do a hell of a lot more with it, and $10 mil is a good starting point."
adjective//mɪl//

Clipping of military.

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Using MIL in Word Games

The word "MIL" can be valuable in various word games. Here's how you can use it effectively:

Scrabble Strategy

With a score of 5 points, "MIL" can be particularly effective when placed on premium squares. Look for opportunities to form parallel words or extend existing words on the board.

Words With Friends Tips

Worth 7 points in Words With Friends, "MIL" can be a strategic play. Consider saving it for triple word scores or combining it with high-scoring letters like J, Q, or Z.