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Is IMPEDIMENT a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, IMPEDIMENT is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 17 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does IMPEDIMENT mean?

  1. noun

    something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

  2. noun

    any structure that makes progress difficult

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

17

Scrabble

21

Words With Friends

10

Letters

I (1) + M (3) + P (3) + E (1) + D (2) + I (1) + M (3) + E (1) + N (1) + T (1) = 17 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 IMPEDIMENT

Single letters that turn IMPEDIMENT 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 IMPEDIMENT

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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