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Incompetent

Yes, incompetent is a valid Scrabble word. It has 11 letters and is worth 17 points in Scrabble.

What does incompetent mean?

noun

  1. someone who is not competent to take effective action

adjective

  1. legally not qualified or sufficient a wife is usually considered unqualified to testify against her husband
  2. not qualified or suited for a purpose an incompetent secret service
  3. showing lack of skill or aptitude a bungling workman

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for incompetent

Word facts

Letters11
Vowels / consonants4 / 7
Scrabble points17
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of incompetent

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters INCOMPETENT.

Words you can make from incompetent

Unscramble INCOMPETENT for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is incompetent a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Incompetent 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 incompetent worth in Scrabble?

Incompetent is worth 17 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does incompetent mean?

Incompetent means: someone who is not competent to take effective action.