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Is INNOCUOUS a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, INNOCUOUS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 11 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does INNOCUOUS mean?

  1. adjective

    not injurious to physical or mental health

  2. adjective

    not causing disapproval

    “it was an innocuous remark”

  3. adjective

    lacking intent or capacity to injure

    “an innocent prank”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

11

Scrabble

16

Words With Friends

9

Letters

I (1) + N (1) + N (1) + O (1) + C (3) + U (1) + O (1) + U (1) + S (1) = 11 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 INNOCUOUS

INNOCUOUS 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 INNOCUOUS

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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