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
- Scrabble
- 15
- Words With Friends
- 20
- Letters
- 9
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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