1verb
take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority
“The FBI seized the drugs”
01 Word definition
impound
7 letters · 3 vowels · 4 consonants
Is IMPOUND a word?
Yes. IMPOUND is a 7-letter verb. take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
I-M-P-O-U-N-DHow do you spell IMPOUND?
IMPOUND contains 7 letters, begins with I, and ends with D.
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2verb
place or shut up in a pound
“pound the cows so they don't stray”
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗attachsequesterconfiscateseizepound
02 Letter breakdown
How is IMPOUND spelled?
I1M2P3O4U5N6D7
03 Word-game status
Can you play IMPOUND?
UnscramblerHQ dictionary
This spelling is present in our broad English solver dictionary.
Scrabble
Base tile value: 12 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.
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FAQ Quick answers
About IMPOUND.
How do you spell IMPOUND?
IMPOUND is spelled I-M-P-O-U-N-D. It contains 7 letters.