What does IMPACT mean?

Pronunciation
/ˌɪmˈpækt/
Letters
6
Scrabble score
12
Words With Friends score
15
How common
Common

Meaning

noun

  1. the striking of one body against another
  2. a forceful consequence; a strong effect“the book had an important impact on my thinking”
  3. influencing strongly“they resented the impingement of American values on European culture”
  4. the violent interaction of individuals or groups entering into combat“the armies met in the shock of battle”

verb

  1. press or wedge together; pack together
  2. have an effect upon“Will the new rules affect me?”

Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.

Other forms

impacts13impacting16

Anagrams of IMPACT

No other word in the ENABLE list uses exactly these letters.

Words inside IMPACT

41 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.

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Questions

Is IMPACT a valid word in word games?

IMPACT is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.

How many points is IMPACT worth?

IMPACT is worth 12 points with Scrabble letter values and 15 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.

What words can you make from IMPACT?

41 other words, including IT, AT, AM and ACT.