Is INCITE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, INCITE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does INCITE mean?
- verb
give an incentive for action
“This moved me to sacrifice my career”
- verb
provoke or stir up
“incite a riot”
- verb
urge on; cause to act
“The other children egged the boy on, but he did not want to throw the stone through the window”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
8
Scrabble
10
Words With Friends
6
Letters
I (1) + N (1) + C (3) + I (1) + T (1) + E (1) = 8 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 INCITE
Single letters that turn INCITE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Words you can make from INCITE
The 24 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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