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Is INADVERTENCE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, INADVERTENCE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 18 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does INADVERTENCE mean?

  1. noun

    an unintentional omission resulting from failure to notice something

  2. noun

    the trait of forgetting or ignoring your responsibilities

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

18

Scrabble

22

Words With Friends

12

Letters

I (1) + N (1) + A (1) + D (2) + V (4) + E (1) + R (1) + T (1) + E (1) + N (1) + C (3) + E (1) = 18 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsListed

Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.

Hooks for INADVERTENCE

Single letters that turn INADVERTENCE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks1

Words you can make from INADVERTENCE

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