nine-letter word · 17 points
Is IMPROMPTU a Scrabble Word?
Yes, IMPROMPTU is a valid Scrabble word. It is used as a noun, an adjective and an adverb, most often meaning “an extemporaneous speech or remark”.
Quick answer
Is IMPROMPTU a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. IMPROMPTU is a valid 9-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 17 points in Scrabble and 22 points in Words With Friends.
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- Letters
- 9
- Scrabble
- 17 pts
- Words With Friends
- 22 pts
- Anagrams
- 0
- Familiarity
- 99th percentile
IMPROMPTU meaning and definition
IMPROMPTU has 4 common senses and works as a noun, an adjective and an adverb. The most common meaning is listed first.
IMPROMPTU as a noun
- An extemporaneous speech or remark.
- A short musical passage that seems to have been made spontaneously without advance preparation.
IMPROMPTU as an adjective
- With little or no preparation or forethought.
IMPROMPTU as an adverb
- Without advance preparation.
IMPROMPTU Scrabble score and Words With Friends points
IMPROMPTU scores 17 in Scrabble and 22 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 |
| R | 1 | 1 |
| O | 1 | 1 |
| M | 3 | 4 |
| P | 3 | 4 |
| T | 1 | 1 |
| U | 1 | 2 |
| Total | 17 | 22 |
IMPROMPTU on premium squares
On a double word square IMPROMPTU scores 34 in Scrabble; on a triple word square, 51. 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 9 letters earn the 50-point Scrabble bingo bonus.
Anagrams of IMPROMPTU
No other word uses exactly the letters in IMPROMPTU.
Unscramble IMPROMPTU: 125 words from its letters
The letters I, M, P, R, O, M, P, T, U make 125 shorter words, up to 7 letters long. Most common first.
- top5
- trim6
- up4
- import10
- pop7
- tip5
- out3
- port6
- pump10
- prompt12
- rip5
- rot3
- pit5
- pro5
- put5
- rim5
- romp8
- rut3
- trip6
- pot5
- riot4
- rout4
- pip7
- pout6
- prim8
- trump9
- tour4
- prop8
- mop7
- mum7
- pour6
- pup7
- rum5
- optimum13
- trio4
- imp7
- omit6
- pimp10
- rump8
- io2
- mi4
- miro6
- mo4
- mot5
- or2
- pi4
- po4
- pomp10
- primo9
- ti2
- tom5
- topi6
- tor3
- ut2
- mm6
- opium9
- tumor7
- it2
- mom7
- mu4
- muir6
- opt5
- poi5
- pom7
- primp11
- prom8
- protium11
- rimu6
- rom5
- tiro4
- tum5
- tup5
- ump7
- ur2
- impot9
- mim7
- mir5
- moi5
- moit6
- momi8
- mor5
- mort6
- moti6
- motu6
- mou5
- moup8
- mump10
- murti7
- mut5
- muti6
- oi2
- om4
- op4
- ort3
- ou2
- oup5
- our3
- pir5
- piu5
- pium8
- poupt9
- ptui6
- puir6
- pur5
- puri6
- ripp8
- ript6
- rit3
- roti4
- roum6
- roup6
- roupit8
- rumpo9
- to2
- tomium10
- tori4
- tromp9
- trop6
- tui3
- tump8
Words like IMPROMPTU
One-letter changes to IMPROMPTU, useful for word ladders and board hooks.
Add one letter to IMPROMPTU
- impromptus18
More 9-letter words starting with IM
- imitation11
- implement15
- imperfect18
- imbricate15
- immediate14
- important13
- immediacy19
- impatient13
- imaginary15
- imbalance15
- imitative14
- impartial13
- impetuous13
- impotence15
- impotency18
- imprecate15
- improvise16
- imbroglio14
IMPROMPTU word facts
IMPROMPTU is a 9-letter word with 7 distinct letters: 3 vowels (I, O and U) and 6 consonants, with M and P repeated. It starts with I and ends with U. By corpus frequency, IMPROMPTU is among the top 1% most familiar words in the dictionary.
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IMPROMPTU Scrabble word FAQ
Is IMPROMPTU a Scrabble word?
Yes. IMPROMPTU is a valid 9-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 17 points in Scrabble and 22 points in Words With Friends before premium squares.
What does IMPROMPTU mean?
IMPROMPTU is used as a noun, an adjective and an adverb. Its most common meaning is “an extemporaneous speech or remark”.
How many points is IMPROMPTU worth in Scrabble?
IMPROMPTU is worth 17 points in Scrabble: I (1) + M (3) + P (3) + R (1) + O (1) + M (3) + P (3) + T (1) + U (1). On a double word square it scores 34, and on a triple word square 51.
How many points is IMPROMPTU in Words With Friends?
IMPROMPTU is worth 22 points in Words With Friends, which uses different tile values from Scrabble.
Does IMPROMPTU have any anagrams?
No. No other word uses exactly the letters in IMPROMPTU, but 125 shorter words can be made from them.
What words can you make from the letters in IMPROMPTU?
You can make 125 shorter words from the letters in IMPROMPTU, including TOP, TRIM, UP and IMPORT.
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