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Is INCAUTIOUS a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, INCAUTIOUS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does INCAUTIOUS mean?

  1. adjective

    lacking in caution

    “an incautious remark”

  2. adjective

    carelessly failing to exercise proper caution

    “an incautious step sent her headlong down the stairs”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

12

Scrabble

16

Words With Friends

10

Letters

I (1) + N (1) + C (3) + A (1) + U (1) + T (1) + I (1) + O (1) + U (1) + S (1) = 12 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 INCAUTIOUS

INCAUTIOUS 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 INCAUTIOUS

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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