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Is INCOMPETENTS a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does INCOMPETENTS mean?

Incompetents is a form of INCOMPETENT.

  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

Scrabble
18
Words With Friends
23
Letters
12

I (1) + N (1) + C (3) + O (1) + M (3) + P (3) + E (1) + T (1) + E (1) + N (1) + T (1) + S (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 INCOMPETENTS

INCOMPETENTS 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 INCOMPETENTS

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