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Is IMBRICATE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, IMBRICATE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 15 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does IMBRICATE mean?

  1. verb

    place so as to overlap

    “imbricate the roof tiles”

  2. verb

    overlap

    “The roof tiles imbricate”

  3. adjective

    used especially of leaves or bracts; overlapping or layered as scales or shingles

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

15

Scrabble

18

Words With Friends

9

Letters

I (1) + M (3) + B (3) + R (1) + I (1) + C (3) + A (1) + T (1) + E (1) = 15 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 IMBRICATE

Single letters that turn IMBRICATE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks2

Words you can make from IMBRICATE

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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