eight-letter word · 12 points
Is IMPERIAL a Scrabble Word?
Yes, IMPERIAL is a valid Scrabble word. It is used as an adjective and a noun, most often meaning “relating to or associated with an empire”.
Quick answer
Is IMPERIAL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. IMPERIAL is a valid 8-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends.
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- Letters
- 8
- Scrabble
- 12 pts
- Words With Friends
- 15 pts
- Anagrams
- 0
- Familiarity
- 99th percentile
IMPERIAL meaning and definition
IMPERIAL has 4 common senses and works as an adjective and a noun. The most common meaning is listed first.
IMPERIAL as an adjective
- Relating to or associated with an empire.
- Of or belonging to the British Imperial System of weights and measures.
IMPERIAL as a noun
- A small tufted beard worn by Emperor Napoleon III.
- A piece of luggage carried on top of a coach.
IMPERIAL Scrabble score and Words With Friends points
IMPERIAL scores 12 in Scrabble and 15 in Words With Friends. The highest-value tile is M, worth 3 in Scrabble.
Letter-by-letter tile values
| Letter | Scrabble | Words With Friends |
|---|---|---|
| I | 1 | 1 |
| M | 3 | 4 |
| P | 3 | 4 |
| E | 1 | 1 |
| R | 1 | 1 |
| I | 1 | 1 |
| A | 1 | 1 |
| L | 1 | 2 |
| Total | 12 | 15 |
IMPERIAL on premium squares
On a double word square IMPERIAL scores 24 in Scrabble; on a triple word square, 36. Putting M on a triple letter square instead adds 6 points. That makes it a high-value word worth holding for a premium square rather than spending on a plain one. Played from a full rack, all 8 letters earn the 50-point Scrabble bingo bonus.
Anagrams of IMPERIAL
No other word uses exactly the letters in IMPERIAL.
Unscramble IMPERIAL: 219 words from its letters
The letters I, M, P, E, R, I, A, L make 219 shorter words, up to 7 letters long. Most common first.
- aim5
- lie3
- air3
- arm5
- pale6
- real4
- pair6
- pile6
- prime9
- leap6
- mail6
- ram5
- lap5
- limp8
- male6
- map7
- rail4
- rip5
- rap5
- rim5
- ape5
- mar5
- mire6
- peril7
- ramp8
- rape6
- lame6
- lime6
- prim8
- ream6
- rime6
- lam5
- palm8
- par5
- pearl7
- peal6
- ail3
- ear3
- li2
- perm8
- ample9
- impair10
- lamp8
- ma4
- maple9
- mile6
- reap6
- ripe6
- amp7
- elm5
- era3
- imp7
- impale10
- impel9
- lip5
- mare6
- meal6
- pa4
- pail6
- pare6
- pea5
- pear6
- pie5
- pier6
- realm7
- ai2
- al2
- am4
- ar2
- el2
- em4
- email7
- er2
- ire3
- la2
- lari4
- lea3
- lear4
- lira4
- mailer8
- mi4
- mil5
- miler7
- pal5
- peri6
- pi4
- pima8
- plea6
- prelim10
- prima9
- primal10
- re2
- rem5
- rep5
- rial4
- rile4
- earl4
- imperil11
- lair4
- liar4
- ale3
- alp5
- amir6
- aper6
- are3
- aril4
- ea2
- emir6
- lei3
- lempira11
- lima6
- limpa9
- limper10
- lipemia11
- mali6
- marl6
- me4
- merl6
- miri6
- palmer10
Words like IMPERIAL
One-letter changes to IMPERIAL, useful for word ladders and board hooks.
Add one letter to IMPERIAL
- imperials13
Remove one letter from IMPERIAL
- imperil11
- imperia11
More 8-letter words starting with IM
- immortal12
- imprison12
- improved16
- impudent13
- impurity15
- imbecile14
- immature12
- immunity15
- impaired13
- implicit14
- imposing13
- impotent12
- imitator10
- immanent12
- immobile14
- immodest13
- immunise12
- immunize21
IMPERIAL word facts
IMPERIAL is an 8-letter word with 7 distinct letters: 4 vowels (I, E and A) and 4 consonants, with I repeated. It starts with I and ends with L. By corpus frequency, IMPERIAL is among the top 1% most familiar words in the dictionary.
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IMPERIAL Scrabble word FAQ
Is IMPERIAL a Scrabble word?
Yes. IMPERIAL is a valid 8-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends before premium squares.
What does IMPERIAL mean?
IMPERIAL is used as an adjective and a noun. Its most common meaning is “relating to or associated with an empire”.
How many points is IMPERIAL worth in Scrabble?
IMPERIAL is worth 12 points in Scrabble: I (1) + M (3) + P (3) + E (1) + R (1) + I (1) + A (1) + L (1). On a double word square it scores 24, and on a triple word square 36.
How many points is IMPERIAL in Words With Friends?
IMPERIAL is worth 15 points in Words With Friends, which uses different tile values from Scrabble.
Does IMPERIAL have any anagrams?
No. No other word uses exactly the letters in IMPERIAL, but 219 shorter words can be made from them.
What words can you make from the letters in IMPERIAL?
You can make 219 shorter words from the letters in IMPERIAL, including AIM, LIE, AIR and ARM.
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