IMPOST
10
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈɪmpəʊst//
noun
- (chiefly historical) A tax, tariff or duty that is imposed, especially on merchandise."’Tis a Land-tax, vvhich he’s too poor to pay; / You, therefore muſt ſome other Impoſt lay."
- (horse racing, slang) The weight that must be carried by a horse in a race; the handicap.
noun
- (architecture) The top part of a column, pillar, pier, wall, etc. that supports an arch."The outer circle [of Stonehenge] has been formed by a combination of two uprights and an impost; yet each combination of these three stones is detached, and without any connection with the rest, except that of coinciding in the form of a circle."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 6 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 10 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 12 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'IMPOST'?
The word IMPOST is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
I1
M3
P3
O1
S1
T1
Total: 10 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'IMPOST'?
The word IMPOST is worth 12 points in Words With Friends.
I1
M4
P4
O1
S1
T1
Total: 12 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.