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Is INCOMPETENT a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, INCOMPETENT is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 17 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does INCOMPETENT mean?

  1. noun

    someone who is not competent to take effective action

  2. adjective

    legally not qualified or sufficient

    “a wife is usually considered unqualified to testify against her husband”

  3. adjective

    not qualified or suited for a purpose

    “an incompetent secret service”

  4. adjective

    showing lack of skill or aptitude

    “a bungling workman”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

17

Scrabble

22

Words With Friends

11

Letters

I (1) + N (1) + C (3) + O (1) + M (3) + P (3) + E (1) + T (1) + E (1) + N (1) + T (1) = 17 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 INCOMPETENT

Single letters that turn INCOMPETENT 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 INCOMPETENT

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