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Is INCIDENTAL a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, INCIDENTAL is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 13 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does INCIDENTAL mean?

  1. adjective

    (sometimes followed by `to') minor or casual or subordinate in significance or nature or occurring as a chance concomitant or consequence

    “incidental expenses”

  2. noun

    (frequently plural) an expense not budgeted or not specified

    “he requested reimbursement of $7 for incidental expenses”

  3. noun

    an item that is incidental

  4. adjective

    not of prime or central importance

    “nonessential to the integral meanings of poetry”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

13

Scrabble

17

Words With Friends

10

Letters

I (1) + N (1) + C (3) + I (1) + D (2) + E (1) + N (1) + T (1) + A (1) + L (1) = 13 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 INCIDENTAL

Single letters that turn INCIDENTAL 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 INCIDENTAL

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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