How many points is INCOMPETENT worth in Scrabble?

INCOMPETENT is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept INCOMPETENT?

INCOMPETENT is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

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INCOMPETENT is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 17 points. INCOMPETENT means "one who is not competent".

Unskilled; lacking the degree of ability that would normally be expected.
Example: Having an incompetent lawyer may be grounds for a retrial, but the lawyer in question probably doesn't know that.
Unable to make rational decisions, insane or otherwise cognitively impaired.
Example: The charged was judged incompetent to stand trial, at least until his medication started working.
Of the cervix: opening too early in pregnancy, provoking the baby to be born.

Synonyms: inept

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

one who is not competent

In a sentence: "The incompetent is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of INCOMPETENT. It scores 17 points.

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Is INCOMPETENT a Scrabble word?: INCOMPETENT is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 17 points.
What does INCOMPETENT mean?: one who is not competent
How do you use INCOMPETENT in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The incompetent is noted."
How many points is INCOMPETENT worth in Scrabble?: INCOMPETENT is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept INCOMPETENT?: INCOMPETENT is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).