IMBUE

/ɪmˈbjuː/

5-letter word · 9 Scrabble points · 12 Words With Friends points

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Meaning of IMBUE

verb
  1. To wet or stain an object completely with some physical quality.
    "The shirt was imbued with his scent."
  2. In general, to act in a way which results in an object becoming completely permeated or impregnated by some quality.
    "The entire text is imbued with the sense of melancholy and hopelessness."
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About the word IMBUE

Is "IMBUE" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "IMBUE" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "IMBUE" worth?

In Scrabble, "IMBUE" is worth 9 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 12 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 27.

What does "IMBUE" mean?

To wet or stain an object completely with some physical quality.

Does "IMBUE" have any anagrams?

No, "IMBUE" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.