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Is IMBIBES a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, IMBIBES is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 13 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does IMBIBES mean?

Imbibes is a form of IMBIBE.

  1. verb

    take in, also metaphorically

    “The sponge absorbs water well”

  2. verb

    take (gas, light or heat) into a solution

  3. verb

    take in liquids

    “The patient must drink several liters each day”

  4. verb

    receive into the mind and retain

    “Imbibe ethical principles”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

13

Scrabble

16

Words With Friends

7

Letters

I (1) + M (3) + B (3) + I (1) + B (3) + E (1) + S (1) = 13 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 IMBIBES

IMBIBES 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 IMBIBES

The 31 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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