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Is INELIGIBLE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, INELIGIBLE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 13 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does INELIGIBLE mean?

  1. adjective

    not eligible

    “ineligible to vote”

  2. adjective

    prohibited by official rules

    “an ineligible pass receiver”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

13

Scrabble

18

Words With Friends

10

Letters

I (1) + N (1) + E (1) + L (1) + I (1) + G (2) + I (1) + B (3) + L (1) + E (1) = 13 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 INELIGIBLE

Single letters that turn INELIGIBLE 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 INELIGIBLE

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