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Is IMPROPER a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, IMPROPER is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 14 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does IMPROPER mean?

  1. adjective

    not suitable or right or appropriate

    “slightly improper to dine alone with a married man”

  2. adjective

    not conforming to legality, moral law, or social convention

    “an unconventional marriage”

  3. adjective

    not appropriate for a purpose or occasion

    “said all the wrong things”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

14

Scrabble

17

Words With Friends

8

Letters

I (1) + M (3) + P (3) + R (1) + O (1) + P (3) + E (1) + R (1) = 14 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 IMPROPER

IMPROPER has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the end.

Words you can make from IMPROPER

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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