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01 Word definition

impede

6 letters · 3 vowels · 3 consonants

Is IMPEDE a word?

Yes. IMPEDE is a 6-letter verb. be a hindrance or obstacle to Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell IMPEDE?

I-M-P-E-D-E

IMPEDE contains 6 letters, begins with I, and ends with E.

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Meaning and definition

1verb

  1. be a hindrance or obstacle to

    “She is impeding the progress of our project”

2verb

  1. block passage through

    “obstruct the path”
Synonyms
hinderobstructobturateoccludejamblockclose up
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score11points
Words With Friends13points
Word length6letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is IMPEDE spelled?

I1M2P3E4D5E6
Starts withIMPFirst 3 letters
Ends withEDELast 3 letters
Unique letters5Repeats E
Vowel balance3 / 3Vowels / consonants
Popular spelling questions →6-letter words →Words starting with IMP →Words ending in EDE →Words made from IMPEDE →Words with D →Words with E →Words with I →Words with M →

03 Word-game status

Can you play IMPEDE?

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Base tile value: 11 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.

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Base tile value: 13 points. Confirm eligibility inside the current game dictionary.

04 Related words

More words to explore.

imbeds11 ptsimpale10 ptsimpave13 ptsimpels10 ptsimpend11 ptsimphee13 ptsimpone10 ptsimpose10 ptsimpure10 ptsimpute10 ptsimbase10 ptsimbibe12 pts

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About IMPEDE.

How do you spell IMPEDE?

IMPEDE is spelled I-M-P-E-D-E. It contains 6 letters.