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Incumbent

Yes, incumbent is a valid Scrabble word. It has 9 letters and is worth 15 points in Scrabble.

What does incumbent mean?

noun

  1. the official who holds an office

adjective

  1. lying or leaning on something else an incumbent geological formation
  2. necessary (for someone) as a duty or responsibility; morally binding it is incumbent on them to pay their own debts
  3. currently holding an office the incumbent governor

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for incumbent

Word facts

Letters9
Vowels / consonants3 / 6
Scrabble points15
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of incumbent

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters INCUMBENT.

Words you can make from incumbent

Unscramble INCUMBENT for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is incumbent a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Incumbent 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 incumbent worth in Scrabble?

Incumbent is worth 15 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does incumbent mean?

Incumbent means: the official who holds an office.