What does IMPLY mean?

Pronunciation
/ˌɪmˈplaɪ/
Letters
5
Scrabble score
12
Words With Friends score
14
How common
Fairly common

Meaning

verb

  1. express or state indirectly
  2. suggest as a logically necessary consequence; in logic
  3. have as a logical consequence“The water shortage means that we have to stop taking long showers”
  4. suggest that someone is guilty
  5. have as a necessary feature“This decision involves many changes”

Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.

Other forms

implied12implies11implying16

Anagrams of IMPLY

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

Words inside IMPLY

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

limp8limy9pily9imp7lip5 mil5 ply8yip8li2 mi4 my7pi4

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Questions

Is IMPLY a valid word in word games?

IMPLY 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 IMPLY worth?

IMPLY is worth 12 points with Scrabble letter values and 14 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.

What words can you make from IMPLY?

12 other words, including MY, MI, LI and LIP.