IMPORTUNE
/ɪmpɔːˈtjuːn/
9 letters · 3 syllables · verb, adjective
Definition of IMPORTUNE
To bother, trouble, irritate.
To harass with persistent requests.
To approach to offer one's services as a prostitute, or otherwise make improper proposals.
Grievous, severe, exacting.
Inopportune; unseasonable.
Troublesome; vexatious; persistent.
Word Details
Is IMPORTUNE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, IMPORTUNE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | i | m | p | o | r | t | u | n | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in IMPORTUNE
100 words from the letters in IMPORTUNE
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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.
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