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Is IMPEL a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does IMPEL mean?

  1. verb

    urge or force (a person) to an action; constrain or motivate

  2. verb

    cause to move forward with force

    “Steam propels this ship”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

9

Scrabble

12

Words With Friends

5

Letters

I (1) + M (3) + P (3) + E (1) + L (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 IMPEL

Single letters that turn IMPEL 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 hooks1

Words you can make from IMPEL

The 21 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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