Is IMPOUND a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, IMPOUND is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does IMPOUND mean?
- verb
take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority
“The FBI seized the drugs”
- verb
place or shut up in a pound
“pound the cows so they don't stray”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
12
Scrabble
16
Words With Friends
7
Letters
I (1) + M (3) + P (3) + O (1) + U (1) + N (1) + D (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 IMPOUND
Single letters that turn IMPOUND 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 IMPOUND
The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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