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IMPEDIMENT

/ɪmˈpɛdɪmənt/

10 letters · 4 syllables · noun

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Definition of IMPEDIMENT

noun

A hindrance; that which impedes or obstructs progress.

noun

A disability, especially one affecting the hearing or speech.

"Working in a noisy factory left me with a slight hearing impediment."

noun

(chiefly in the plural) Baggage, especially that of an army; impedimenta.

Synonyms of IMPEDIMENT

Words with similar meaning

hindrance obstacle obstruction

Examples of IMPEDIMENT in a Sentence

  • "Working in a noisy factory left me with a slight hearing impediment."

Word Details

Letters
10
Syllables
4
Scrabble
17
points
WWF
21
points

Is IMPEDIMENT a Scrabble Word?

Yes, IMPEDIMENT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 17 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 17 pts Words With Friends — 21 pts

Tip: IMPEDIMENT uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for IMPEDIMENT

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter impediment Total
Scrabble 1331213111 17
WWF 1441214121 21

Words You Can Make With the Letters in IMPEDIMENT

100 words from the letters in IMPEDIMENT

8-letter words

pediment 13/16 USUKWWF

7-letter words

emptied 12/14 USUKWWF dietine 8/9 UK

6-letter words

nimmed 11/14 USUKWWF impede 11/13 USUKWWF impend 11/14 USUKWWF temped 11/13 USUKWWF piemen 10/13 UK pitmen 10/13 USUKWWF meined 9/11 UK peined 9/11 USUKWWF itemed 9/10 USUKWWF dement 9/11 USUKWWF dmenti 9/11 UK minted 9/11 USUKWWF pitied 9/10 USUKWWF dipnet 9/11 USUKWWF meinie 8/10 USUKWWF emetin 8/10 USUKWWF intime 8/10 USUKWWF pinite 8/10 USUKWWF tiepin 8/10 USUKWWF eident 7/8 UK endite 7/8 USUKWWF indite 7/8 USUKWWF tineid 7/8 USUKWWF

5-letter words

mimed 10/12 USUKWWF imped 10/12 USUKWWF mneme 9/12 UK minim 9/12 USUKWWF emmet 9/11 USUKWWF immit 9/11 UK tempe 9/11 UK tempi 9/11 USUKWWF imide 8/9 USUKWWF medii 8/9 USUKWWF emend 8/10 USUKWWF mened 8/10 UK denim 8/10 USUKWWF mined 8/10 USUKWWF pened 8/10 UK piend 8/10 UK pined 8/10 USUKWWF meted 8/9 USUKWWF demit 8/9 USUKWWF timed 8/9 USUKWWF timid 8/9 USUKWWF tepid 8/9 USUKWWF imine 7/9 USUKWWF penie 7/9 UK meint 7/9 UK inept 7/9 USUKWWF nepit 7/9 UK diene 6/7 USUKWWF indie 6/7 USUKWWF edite 6/6 UK teiid 6/6 USUKWWF teind 6/7 USUKWWF tined 6/7 USUKWWF nitid 6/7 USUKWWF

4-letter words

meme 8/10 UK mime 8/10 USUKWWF impi 8/10 USUKWWF temp 8/10 USUKWWF deem 7/8 USUKWWF deme 7/8 USUKWWF meed 7/8 USUKWWF dime 7/8 USUKWWF idem 7/8 USUKWWF imid 7/8 USUKWWF midi 7/8 USUKWWF mend 7/9 USUKWWF mind 7/9 USUKWWF deep 7/8 USUKWWF peed 7/8 USUKWWF pied 7/8 USUKWWF pend 7/9 USWWF dipt 7/8 USUKWWF mene 6/8 UK neem 6/8 USUKWWF mein 6/8 UK mien 6/8 USUKWWF mine 6/8 USUKWWF mini 6/8 USUKWWF neep 6/8 USUKWWF peen 6/8 USUKWWF pene 6/8 UK pein 6/8 USUKWWF peni 6/8 UK pine 6/8 USUKWWF meet 6/7 USUKWWF mete 6/7 USUKWWF teem 6/7 USUKWWF teme 6/7 UK emit 6/7 USUKWWF item 6/7 USUKWWF mite 6/7 USUKWWF time 6/7 USUKWWF ment 6/8 UK mint 6/8 USUKWWF

How to Use IMPEDIMENT in Word Games

IMPEDIMENT is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About IMPEDIMENT

What does IMPEDIMENT mean?
IMPEDIMENT is a noun. A hindrance; that which impedes or obstructs progress.
Is IMPEDIMENT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, IMPEDIMENT is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 17 points in Scrabble.
How many points is IMPEDIMENT worth in Scrabble?
IMPEDIMENT is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends. It is a 10-letter word with 4 syllables.
How many words can you make from IMPEDIMENT?
You can make 100 words from the letters in IMPEDIMENT. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of IMPEDIMENT?
Synonyms of IMPEDIMENT include: hindrance, obstacle, obstruction. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.