Is LIMP a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, LIMP is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does LIMP mean?
- verb
walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
“The old woman hobbles down to the store every day”
- adjective
without energy or will
“gave a limp handshake”
- verb
proceed slowly or with difficulty
“the boat limped into the harbor”
- noun
the uneven manner of walking that results from an injured leg
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
8
Scrabble
11
Words With Friends
4
Letters
L (1) + I (1) + M (3) + P (3) = 8 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 LIMP
Single letters that turn LIMP into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Words you can make from LIMP
The 6 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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