Is LIMPS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, LIMPS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does LIMPS mean?
Limps is a form of LIMP.
- 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
9
Scrabble
12
Words With Friends
5
Letters
L (1) + I (1) + M (3) + P (3) + S (1) = 9 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 LIMPS
Single letters that turn LIMPS into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Words you can make from LIMPS
The 24 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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