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Incubation

Yes, incubation is a valid Scrabble word. It has 10 letters and is worth 14 points in Scrabble.

What does incubation mean?

noun

  1. maintaining something at the most favorable temperature for its development
  2. (pathology) the phase in the development of an infection between the time a pathogen enters the body and the time the first symptoms appear
  3. sitting on eggs so as to hatch them by the warmth of the body

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for incubation

Word facts

Letters10
Vowels / consonants5 / 5
Scrabble points14
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of incubation

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters INCUBATION.

Words you can make from incubation

Unscramble INCUBATION for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is incubation a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Incubation 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 incubation worth in Scrabble?

Incubation is worth 14 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does incubation mean?

Incubation means: maintaining something at the most favorable temperature for its development.