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IMPORTUNE

/ɪmpɔːˈtjuːn/

9 letters · 3 syllables · verb, adjective

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Definition of IMPORTUNE

verb

To bother, trouble, irritate.

verb

To harass with persistent requests.

verb

To approach to offer one's services as a prostitute, or otherwise make improper proposals.

adjective

Grievous, severe, exacting.

adjective

Inopportune; unseasonable.

adjective

Troublesome; vexatious; persistent.

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
13
points
WWF
17
points

Is IMPORTUNE a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 13 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 13 pts Words With Friends — 17 pts

Tip: IMPORTUNE uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for IMPORTUNE

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

Letter importune Total
Scrabble 133111111 13
WWF 144111221 17

Anagrams of IMPORTUNE

Words made by rearranging the exact same 9 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in IMPORTUNE

100 words from the letters in IMPORTUNE

9-letter words

How to Use IMPORTUNE in Word Games

IMPORTUNE is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble IMPORTUNE to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About IMPORTUNE

What does IMPORTUNE mean?
IMPORTUNE is a verb. To bother, trouble, irritate.
Is IMPORTUNE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, IMPORTUNE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 13 points in Scrabble.
How many points is IMPORTUNE worth in Scrabble?
IMPORTUNE is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from IMPORTUNE?
You can make 100 words from the letters in IMPORTUNE. The longest sub-words are 9 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of IMPORTUNE?
The anagrams of IMPORTUNE (words using the exact same letters) are: ENTROPIUM. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.