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Is INCISIVE a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does INCISIVE mean?

  1. adjective

    having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

    “an acute observer of politics and politicians”

  2. adjective

    suitable for cutting or piercing

    “incisive teeth”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

13

Scrabble

16

Words With Friends

8

Letters

I (1) + N (1) + C (3) + I (1) + S (1) + I (1) + V (4) + E (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 INCISIVE

INCISIVE 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 INCISIVE

The 43 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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