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Is INCHOATIVE a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does INCHOATIVE mean?

  1. noun

    aspect with regard to the beginning of the action of the verb

  2. adjective

    initial

    “inchoative stages”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

18

Scrabble

20

Words With Friends

10

Letters

I (1) + N (1) + C (3) + H (4) + O (1) + A (1) + T (1) + I (1) + V (4) + 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 INCHOATIVE

Single letters that turn INCHOATIVE 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 INCHOATIVE

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