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Is INCUMBENT a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, INCUMBENT is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 15 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does INCUMBENT mean?

  1. noun

    the official who holds an office

  2. adjective

    lying or leaning on something else

    “an incumbent geological formation”

  3. adjective

    necessary (for someone) as a duty or responsibility; morally binding

    “it is incumbent on them to pay their own debts”

  4. adjective

    currently holding an office

    “the incumbent governor”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

15

Scrabble

21

Words With Friends

9

Letters

I (1) + N (1) + C (3) + U (1) + M (3) + B (3) + E (1) + N (1) + T (1) = 15 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 INCUMBENT

Single letters that turn INCUMBENT 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

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