IMPORTUNE
9-letter word
IMPORTUNE is a valid Scrabble word
Is IMPORTUNE Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 13 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 13 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 17 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 13 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ❌ No | Requires exactly 5 letters — IMPORTUNE has 9 |
| Quordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Octordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Dordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Survivle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Absurdle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Lingo | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| NYT Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Mini Crossword | ⚠️ Long | Best for 3–5 letter words |
| Crossword (general) | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Cryptic Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid answer or anagram source |
| Acrostic | ✅ Yes | Valid answer word |
| Waffle | ❌ No | Best for 5-letter words |
| Wordscapes | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Cookies | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Search | ✅ Yes | Can appear in grid |
| Jumble | ✅ Yes | Valid unscramble target |
| Anagram | ✅ Yes | Valid anagram base word |
| Boggle | ✅ Yes | Letters must be adjacent on grid |
| SpellTower | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Alphabear | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Spelling Bee | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use only the 7 given letters |
| Letterboxed | ⚠️ Maybe | No consecutive same-side letters |
| Squaredle | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must be adjacent |
| Blossom | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use centre letter |
| Typeshift | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must align in columns |
| Semantle | ✅ Yes | Any real English word |
| Jotto | ⚠️ Maybe | Must match opponent word length |
| Hangman | ✅ Yes | Valid hidden word |
| Word Ladder | ⚠️ Maybe | Must be same length as chain |
| Connections | ✅ Yes | Can be a category member |
| Strands | ✅ Yes | Can be a theme word |
| Codenames | ✅ Yes | Valid clue or card word |
| Nerdle | ❌ No | Numbers/operators only |
| Worldle | ❌ No | Country names only |
| Heardle | ❌ No | Song titles only |
| Framed | ❌ No | Film titles only |
What Does IMPORTUNE Mean?
beg persistently and urgently
IMPORTUNE Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place M or P on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
IMPORTUNE — Word Stats
Is IMPORTUNE Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — IMPORTUNE scores 13 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 13 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 13 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 17 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 13 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in IMPORTUNE are M (3 pts), P (3 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is IMPORTUNE Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — IMPORTUNE scores 17 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why IMPORTUNE scores 17 pts in WWF vs 13 pts in Scrabble.
Playing 9+ letters in one turn earns WWF's 35-point bingo bonus on top of the word score.
Is IMPORTUNE a Wordle Word?
❌ No — IMPORTUNE cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. IMPORTUNE has 9 letters.
These 5-letter Wordle variants use the same rules: Quordle · Octordle · Dordle · Survivle · Absurdle · Lingo · Wordle Unlimited
5-letter Wordle words you can make from IMPORTUNE's letters: ENORM · ENRUT · ENTOM · ERMIT · ERUMP · ERUPT
Is IMPORTUNE Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — IMPORTUNE is a valid crossword entry accepted in standard English dictionaries.
Works in these crossword formats:
- NYT Crossword — standard American grid
- Mini Crossword — 5×5 grid (shorter words preferred)
- Cryptic Crossword — can be used as answer or anagram fodder
- Acrostic — valid answer word
Useful crossword patterns for IMPORTUNE:
I________________EI_______E Is IMPORTUNE Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — IMPORTUNE is valid in Wordscapes and Word Cookies when all required letters are available.
Also valid as an unscramble target in: Jumble · Anagram · SpellTower · Alphabear · Boggle
Finding a 9-letter word earns maximum bonus stars in Wordscapes. More commonly you will score with shorter words hidden within IMPORTUNE's letters.
Words You Can Make From IMPORTUNE
Shorter words hidden in IMPORTUNE's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
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These words use the exact same letters as IMPORTUNE:
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Frequently Asked Questions About IMPORTUNE
Is IMPORTUNE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. IMPORTUNE is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is IMPORTUNE in Scrabble?
IMPORTUNE scores 13 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 17 points.
Is IMPORTUNE valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. IMPORTUNE is a valid Words With Friends word worth 17 points.
What does IMPORTUNE mean?
IMPORTUNE: beg persistently and urgently
Can IMPORTUNE be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. IMPORTUNE has 9 letters.
What words can you make from IMPORTUNE's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from IMPORTUNE's letters. Short words like EM, EN, EO can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does IMPORTUNE have any anagrams?
Yes — IMPORTUNE's letters can also spell: ENTROPIUM.
Is IMPORTUNE in the dictionary?
Yes. IMPORTUNE appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.