Is INCAPABLE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, INCAPABLE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 15 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does INCAPABLE mean?
- adjective
(followed by `of') lacking capacity or ability
“incapable of carrying a tune”
- adjective
not being susceptible to or admitting of something (usually followed by `of')
“incapable of solution”
- adjective
(followed by `of') not having the temperament or inclination for
“simply incapable of lying”
- adjective
not meeting requirements
“unequal to the demands put upon him”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
15
Scrabble
20
Words With Friends
9
Letters
I (1) + N (1) + C (3) + A (1) + P (3) + A (1) + B (3) + L (1) + E (1) = 15 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 INCAPABLE
INCAPABLE has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.
Front hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the front.
Back hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the end.
Words you can make from INCAPABLE
The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.
- capable13
- balance11
- biplane11
- calpain11
- capelan11
- capelin11
- panicle11
- pelican11
- becap11
- bicep11
- apical10
- apneic10
- canape10
- caplin10
- epical10
- palace10
- pencil10
- plaice10
- plicae10
- abelian9
- abaci9
- apace9
- cabal9
- cabin9
- cable9
- ceiba9
- panic9
- pecan9
- pibal9
- pical9
- place9
- plica9
- abelia8
- aecial8
- alpine8
- anlace8
- apneal8
- inlace8
- penial8
- pineal8
- banc8
- bice8
- blip8
- cape8
- clap8
- clip8
- epic8
- paca8
- pace8
- pica8
- pice8
- pleb8
- aecia7
- apian7
- apnea7
- banal7
- binal7
- blain7
- canal7
- clean7
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