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Is INCENSE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, INCENSE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does INCENSE mean?

  1. noun

    a substance that produces a fragrant odor when burned

  2. noun

    the pleasing scent produced when incense is burned

    “incense filled the room”

  3. verb

    perfume especially with a censer

  4. verb

    make furious

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

9

Scrabble

12

Words With Friends

7

Letters

I (1) + N (1) + C (3) + E (1) + N (1) + S (1) + E (1) = 9 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 INCENSE

Single letters that turn INCENSE 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 hooks2

Words you can make from INCENSE

The 40 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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