The term SOME MINES can be broken down into two words, PITS (4 letters) and SOME (4 letters). PITS is a noun that refers to a deep, large hole in the ground, usually dug for the purpose of extracting minerals or other materials. Mines are places where these pits are dug, and they are often used to extract coal, gold, silver, and other valuable resources. The term SOME MINES therefore refers to a place where pits have been dug to extract minerals or other materials.