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Inept

Yes, inept is a valid Scrabble word. It has 5 letters and is worth 7 points in Scrabble.

What does inept mean?

adjective

  1. not elegant or graceful in expression an awkward prose style
  2. generally incompetent and ineffectual feckless attempts to repair the plumbing
  3. revealing lack of perceptiveness or judgment or finesse an inept remark

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for inept

Word facts

Letters5
Vowels / consonants2 / 3
Scrabble points7
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common
Likely Wordle answerNo

Anagrams of inept

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters INEPT.

Words you can make from inept

Unscramble INEPT for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is inept a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Inept 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 inept worth in Scrabble?

Inept is worth 7 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does inept mean?

Inept means: not elegant or graceful in expression.

Could inept be a Wordle answer?

Inept is not on our list of likely Wordle answers, but it may still be accepted as a guess.