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Is IMPERATIVE a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does IMPERATIVE mean?

  1. adjective

    requiring attention or action

    “as nuclear weapons proliferate, preventing war becomes imperative”

  2. noun

    a mood that expresses an intention to influence the listener's behavior

  3. noun

    some duty that is essential and urgent

  4. adjective

    relating to verbs in the imperative mood

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

17

Scrabble

20

Words With Friends

10

Letters

I (1) + M (3) + P (3) + E (1) + R (1) + A (1) + T (1) + I (1) + V (4) + E (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 IMPERATIVE

Single letters that turn IMPERATIVE 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

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