Is IMBIBED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, IMBIBED is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 14 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does IMBIBED mean?
Imbibed is a form of IMBIBE.
- verb
take in, also metaphorically
“The sponge absorbs water well”
- verb
take (gas, light or heat) into a solution
- verb
take in liquids
“The patient must drink several liters each day”
- verb
receive into the mind and retain
“Imbibe ethical principles”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 14
- Words With Friends
- 17
- Letters
- 7
I (1) + M (3) + B (3) + I (1) + B (3) + E (1) + D (2) = 14 points in Scrabble.
Dictionary status
- Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
- Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
- Words With FriendsListed
Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.
Hooks for IMBIBED
IMBIBED has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.
Front hooks0
None. Nothing can be added to the front.
Back hooks0
None. Nothing can be added to the end.
Words you can make from IMBIBED
The 32 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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