IMMINENCY
Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Is IMMINENCY a Scrabble word?
Yes. IMMINENCY is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (9 letters, 18 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
Definition
Part of speech: noun
the state of being imminent and liable to happen soon
IMMINENCY (noun): the state of being imminent and liable to happen soon.
Synonyms
imminence, imminentness, impendence, impendency, forthcomingness
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
Scrabble score breakdown
IMMINENCY scores 18 points before board multipliers.
- I = 1
- M = 3
- M = 3
- I = 1
- N = 1
- E = 1
- N = 1
- C = 3
- Y = 4
Letter counts: C×1, E×1, I×2, M×2, N×2, Y×1
IMMINENCY has no other anagrams in this dictionary.
Similar 9-letter words
Crossword relevance
IMMINENCY is a 9-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 9, starts with I, ends with Y, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example sentence
Example: "IMMINENCY — the state of being imminent and liable to happen soon" (18 Scrabble points).
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Contains letter pairs
Complete word guide
IMMINENCY is listed in the UnscrambleTools word-game dictionary used across our unscrambler, anagram, pattern, and scoring tools. Pages like this one exist so you can answer "Is IMMINENCY a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
IMMINENCY (noun): the state of being imminent and liable to happen soon.
In standard Scrabble scoring, IMMINENCY totals 18 points before multipliers. That sum uses official letter values: common tiles (A, E, I, O, U, L, N, S, T, R) are worth 1, while D and G are 2, B, C, M, P are 3, F, H, V, W, Y are 4, K is 5, J and X are 8, and Q and Z are 10. IMMINENCY relies mostly on common tiles, which often makes it easier to play from a mixed rack but caps the raw ceiling compared with high-premium words.
IMMINENCY is 9 letters long, begins with I, ends with Y, and sorts to the alphagram CEIIMMNNY. No other entry in this dictionary rearranges into the same letter set, so IMMINENCY is unique within its alphagram family. Letter makeup: 3 vowels, 6 consonants.
Among 17 tracked 9-letter entries, IMMINENCY ranks by raw score (18 points). Similar-length words in the same dictionary include PIZZAZZES, IZVOZCHIK, QUIZZABLE, QUIZZICAL; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, IMMINENCY carries 3 vowels and 6 consonants. Its consonant-heavy shape pairs well with open vowel dumps on the board. Hooks on I or Y are common study angles; browse words starting with I and words ending with Y to rehearse parallel sets.
IMMINENCY is a 9-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 9, starts with I, ends with Y, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 9-letter entries like IMMINENCY frequently cross shorter words; knowing that IMMINENCY contains C, E, I, M, N, Y helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as i???????y to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside IMMINENCY include CY, MM, IM — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: I, M, N, E, C, Y. Letter-frequency tables on this site are built from the same dictionary that powers the Word Unscrambler, so list pages and word pages stay consistent.
Use UnscrambleTools tools together: unscramble imminency directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 18 points in the Scrabble Score Calculator. Daily puzzle hints and Wordle practice pages share the same dictionary backbone, which keeps scores and validity aligned across the site.
Etymology: UnscrambleTools does not publish a full historical etymology for every rare word-game entry. When we detect recognizable English prefixes or suffixes, we note them in the definition section; otherwise treat IMMINENCY as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "IMMINENCY — the state of being imminent and liable to happen soon" (18 Scrabble points). If you are validating a tournament list, cross-check NASPA or WESPA references — our dictionary optimizes for practical word-game coverage, including obscure but legal entries that appear in casual Scrabble and crossword construction.
Frequently asked questions
- Is IMMINENCY a valid Scrabble word?
- IMMINENCY is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (9 letters, 18 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
- How many points is IMMINENCY worth in Scrabble?
- IMMINENCY is worth 18 points using standard Scrabble letter values before any board multipliers. Lexical sense: the state of being imminent and liable to happen soon. See the letter breakdown on this page for tile-by-tile values.
- What does IMMINENCY mean?
- IMMINENCY (noun): the state of being imminent and liable to happen soon. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- What is the Scrabble score of IMMINENCY?
- IMMINENCY scores 18 points as a raw tile sum. Board multipliers apply only during live play; this page shows the base score for fair comparison with other 9-letter words.
- Does IMMINENCY have anagrams?
- IMMINENCY has no other anagrams in this dictionary, which can make it a strong unique play when you need this exact letter set.
- How many letters are in IMMINENCY?
- IMMINENCY has 9 letters, starts with I, ends with Y, and uses the alphagram CEIIMMNNY (sorted letters for quick anagram spotting).
- How can I unscramble letters to find IMMINENCY?
- Open the Anagram Solver or Word Unscrambler, enter your rack letters (use ? for blanks), and filter to 9-letter results or "contains" patterns that match IMMINENCY. The Pattern Finder supports crossword-style slots as well.
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