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Word: IMPS

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
I 1 M 3 P 3 S 1
Length 4 letters
Syllables 1
Pronunciation /ษชหˆmps/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 8 pts
WWF Score 10 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 1
Consonants 3
Unique Letters 4
Top Tile M (3 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Intermediate
Spelling Pitfalls None detected. This word has standard phonetics.
Board Strategy A standard word. Use it as a solid filler on your rack to rotate letters.

Definition of IMPS

noun
  1. A small, mischievous sprite, or a malevolent supernatural creature, somewhat comparable to a demon but smaller and less powerful.
  2. A mischievous child.
  3. A baby Tasmanian devil.
verb
  1. To plant or engraft.
  2. To graft, implant; to set or fix.
  3. To engraft (feathers) into a bird's wing.

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "The referee verified that "imps" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
  • โ€ข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "imps" to secure the victory."

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!

๐ŸŽฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips

Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.

Dictionary Validity

Dictionary Lexicon Status Base Value
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 8 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 8 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 10 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is IMPS a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
IMPS is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is IMPS worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, IMPS is worth 8 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 10 points.
How many syllables are in IMPS? โ–ผ
There is 1 syllable in IMPS.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing IMPS:

  • # the imps effect
  • # master of imps
  • # playing with imps
  • # in terms of imps

Anagrams

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Hook Words

Valid words formed by adding a letter to the start or end of IMPS:

Sub-words

Smaller words created by unscrambling subset letters of IMPS:

Word Family

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Same Length Words (4 Letters)

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