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Words Ending With "Imp"

Total 19 words found ending with Imp

There are total 3 letters in Imp, Starting with 'I' and ending with 'P'.

Imp is a scrabble word? Yes (7 Points) Imp has worth 7 Scrabble points.

Words Ending With "IMP" Analysis

Target Pattern: IMP (3 letters) • Total Words Found: 19
Top Scrabble: 17 pts Top WWF: 22 pts

Suffix Hooking Strategy & Terminal Scoring for "IMP"

Terminal letter combinations like IMP represent high-utility back-hooks in tournament Scrabble and Words With Friends. There are 19 valid words ending with this suffix, allowing players to expand existing board words while securing premium Double and Triple Word scores. The pinnacle play in this category is SUPERPIMP, yielding 17 Scrabble points (22 in WWF). Suffix mastery is essential for executing parallel plays and turning defensive board positions into high-scoring turns.

Highest-Scoring Word
SUPERPIMP (17 pts)
Best Words With Friends
SUPERPIMP (22 pts)
Dictionary Validity
TWL (US) CSW (UK) WWF

Is "IMP" a Valid Word?

Game / Dictionary Playable? Points Tile Score Breakdown
Scrabble® US / Canada (TWL / NWL) ✔ Valid 7 pts I1 + M3 + P3 = 7
Collins Scrabble Words (CSW / UK) ✔ Valid in CSW 7 pts I1 + M3 + P3 = 7
Words With Friends (WWF) ✔ Valid in WWF 9 pts I1 + M4 + P4 = 9

Tournament Rules & Board Scoring Mechanics

Lexicon Differences: Scrabble legality depends on your competitive region. The TWL/NWL dictionary governs North American club and tournament play, while CSW (Collins) is used internationally. Words With Friends maintains an independent dictionary that frequently differs on inflections and modern terms.
Multiplier Strategy: Base face value is 7 points. When placing "IMP" across premium board squares (Double or Triple Word Score), your turn score can rapidly jump to 14 – 21+ points, especially if high-value consonants cross existing perpendicular plays.
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9 Letter Words Ending With Imp | 1 Words

6 Letter Words Ending With Imp | 3 Words

5 Letter Words Ending With Imp | 7 Words

4 Letter Words Ending With Imp | 7 Words

3 Letter Words Ending With Imp | 1 Words

Top 10 Highest-Scoring Words Ending With "IMP"

Sorted by tournament point value
17 / 22
#2 JIMP 4L
15 / 19
#3 SKRIMP 6L
14 / 16
#4 CHIMP 5L
14 / 16
#5 SHRIMP 6L
13 / 14
#6 SKIMP 5L
13 / 15
#7 SCRIMP 6L
12 / 15
#8 FLIMP 5L
12 / 15
#9 BLIMP 5L
11 / 15
#10 CRIMP 5L
11 / 14

Highest-Scoring Word & Point Breakdown

The highest-scoring word you can make ending with IMP is SUPERPIMP, which earns 17 points in Scrabble and 22 points in Words With Friends. As a 9-letter formation, it uses a large share of your available tiles — making it a powerful play when you can land it on a premium board square. It edges out the runner-up by 2 points, so competition at the top is close.

Rounding out the top three: JIMP scores 15 / 19 (Scrabble / WWF), and SKRIMP scores 14 / 16. In competitive play, these are your go-to options when seeking maximum point output ending with IMP. Placing high-value consonants on Double or Triple Letter squares can multiply these totals significantly.

Letter Composition & Tile Score Breakdown for "IMP"

Vowels: 1 (33%) Consonants: 2 (67%)
Rack balance: Heavy Consonants
1 I 1pt 1 M 3pt 1 P 3pt

Rack Balance & Strategic Leave Management

Maintaining an optimal balance of vowels and consonants is the foundation of competitive Scrabble rack management. Standard tournament strategy targets a 3-vowel / 4-consonant or 4-vowel / 3-consonant distribution. With 1 vowel and 2 consonants (33% vowels), this rack is consonant-heavy. Consider shedding cumbersome consonants to avoid drawing a dead rack on your next turn.

Vowels — 1 letter (33%)
I 1pt
Consonants — 2 letters (67%)
M 3pt
P 3pt

Definition & Meaning of IMP

n.

A shoot; a scion; a bud; a slip; a graft.

Grammatical Form & Inflectional Extensions

Recognizing whether a word functions as a noun, verb, or adjective is essential for spotting legal board extensions. Nouns commonly accept -S or -ES plurals, regular verbs unlock -ED and -ING hooks, and adjectives often permit comparative -ER or -EST suffixes.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (Public Domain) • WordNet 3.1 Lexical Database (Princeton University)

Frequently Asked Questions about Words Ending With "IMP"

How many words are ending with "IMP"?
WordMade found 19 valid words ending with "IMP". These range from 3-letter words up to 9-letter words, playable in Scrabble, Words With Friends, and Wordle.
What is the highest-scoring word ending with "IMP"?
The highest-scoring word ending with "IMP" is SUPERPIMP, worth 17 points in tournament Scrabble and 22 points in Words With Friends.
Are these words valid in Scrabble and Words With Friends?
Yes, all words ending with "IMP" in our index are cross-referenced with official tournament lexicons including TWL/NWL (North America), CSW/SOWPODS (international play), and the official Words With Friends dictionary.
What is the longest word ending with "IMP"?
The longest words ending with "IMP" reach 9 letters in length, offering maximum board-spanning leverage on tournament grids.
Can I use words ending with "IMP" for Wordle or crosswords?
Yes, this list contains valid vocabulary options suitable for solving Wordle puzzles (especially 5-letter entries) and standard newspaper crosswords.

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