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Inadequate

Yes, inadequate is a valid Scrabble word. It has 10 letters and is worth 20 points in Scrabble.

What does inadequate mean?

adjective

  1. lacking the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task inadequate training
  2. not sufficient to meet a need an inadequate income

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for inadequate

Word facts

Letters10
Vowels / consonants6 / 4
Scrabble points20
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of inadequate

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters INADEQUATE.

Words you can make from inadequate

Unscramble INADEQUATE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is inadequate a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Inadequate is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is inadequate worth in Scrabble?

Inadequate is worth 20 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does inadequate mean?

Inadequate means: lacking the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task.