Is IMBUING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, IMBUING is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does IMBUING mean?
Imbuing is a form of IMBUE.
- verb
spread or diffuse through
“An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration”
- verb
fill, soak, or imbue totally
“soak the bandage with disinfectant”
- verb
suffuse with color
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 12
- Words With Friends
- 17
- Letters
- 7
I (1) + M (3) + B (3) + U (1) + I (1) + N (1) + G (2) = 12 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 IMBUING
IMBUING 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 IMBUING
The 34 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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