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Is INCUBATION a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, INCUBATION is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 14 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does INCUBATION mean?

  1. noun

    maintaining something at the most favorable temperature for its development

  2. noun

    (pathology) the phase in the development of an infection between the time a pathogen enters the body and the time the first symptoms appear

  3. noun

    sitting on eggs so as to hatch them by the warmth of the body

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

14

Scrabble

19

Words With Friends

10

Letters

I (1) + N (1) + C (3) + U (1) + B (3) + A (1) + T (1) + I (1) + O (1) + N (1) = 14 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 INCUBATION

Single letters that turn INCUBATION 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 INCUBATION

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