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Is IMPERFECT a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, IMPERFECT is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 18 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does IMPERFECT mean?

  1. adjective

    not perfect; defective or inadequate

    “had only an imperfect understanding of his responsibilities”

  2. adjective

    wanting in moral strength, courage, or will; having the attributes of man as opposed to e.g. divine beings

    “I'm only a fallible human”

  3. noun

    a tense of verbs used in describing action that is on-going

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

18

Scrabble

21

Words With Friends

9

Letters

I (1) + M (3) + P (3) + E (1) + R (1) + F (4) + E (1) + C (3) + T (1) = 18 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 IMPERFECT

Single letters that turn IMPERFECT 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 IMPERFECT

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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