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Imbibes
i 1m 3b 3i 1b 3e 1s 1
About 2 syllables
verb · 7 letters · Less common · third-person singular form of imbibe
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does imbibes mean?
verb
take in, also metaphorically
“The sponge absorbs water well”
take (gas, light or heat) into a solution
Synonymsassimilate
take in liquids
“The patient must drink several liters each day”
Synonymsdrink
receive into the mind and retain
“Imbibe ethical principles”
Definitions shown for imbibe, the base form of imbibes.
Is IMBIBES a valid word?
| Game / word list | Valid? |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US & Canada (NWL / TWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK & worldwide (Collins / SOWPODS) | Yes |
| Words With Friends (ENABLE) | Yes |
| Wordle (guess list) | No |
How many points is IMBIBES worth?
Scrabble
13 ptsWords With Friends
16 ptsWordfeud
15 ptsNYT Crossplay
15 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in IMBIBES
Words that end like IMBIBES
Common words that share the ending -IBES, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
All words ending in -IBESImbibes: quick answers
Is IMBIBES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. IMBIBES is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 13 points before board bonuses.
How many points is IMBIBES worth?
IMBIBES scores 13 points in Scrabble, 16 in Words With Friends, 15 in Wordfeud and 15 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does imbibes mean?
imbibes is the third-person singular form of imbibe, which means “take in, also metaphorically”. It has 4 meanings in total, listed above.
What words can you make with the letters in IMBIBES?
You can make 30 shorter words from IMBIBES, such as IMBIBE, BIBS, EBBS, MIBS. See the full list.