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Is IMBUE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, IMBUE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does IMBUE mean?

  1. verb

    spread or diffuse through

    “An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration”

  2. verb

    fill, soak, or imbue totally

    “soak the bandage with disinfectant”

  3. verb

    suffuse with color

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

9

Scrabble

12

Words With Friends

5

Letters

I (1) + M (3) + B (3) + U (1) + E (1) = 9 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 IMBUE

Single letters that turn IMBUE 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 IMBUE

The 10 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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