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Impediment

Yes, impediment is a valid Scrabble word. It has 10 letters and is worth 17 points in Scrabble.

What does impediment mean?

noun

  1. something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
  2. any structure that makes progress difficult

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for impediment

Word facts

Letters10
Vowels / consonants4 / 6
Scrabble points17
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of impediment

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters IMPEDIMENT.

Words you can make from impediment

Unscramble IMPEDIMENT for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is impediment a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Impediment is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is impediment worth in Scrabble?

Impediment is worth 17 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does impediment mean?

Impediment means: something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress.