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INCIDENT

/ˈɪn.sɪ.dənt/

8 letters · 3 syllables · noun, adjective

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N 1/2
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Definition of INCIDENT

noun

An event or occurrence.

"It was an incident that he hoped to forget."

noun

A (relatively minor) event that is incidental to, or related to others.

noun

An event that causes or may cause an interruption or a crisis, such as a workplace illness or a software error.

adjective

Arising as the result of an event, inherent.

adjective

(of a stream of particles or radiation) Falling on or striking a surface.

"The incident light illuminated the surface."

adjective

Coming or happening accidentally; not in the usual course of things; not in connection with the main design; not according to expectation; casual; fortuitous.

Examples of INCIDENT in a Sentence

  • "It was an incident that he hoped to forget."
  • "The incident light illuminated the surface."

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
3
Scrabble
11
points
WWF
14
points

Is INCIDENT a Scrabble Word?

Yes, INCIDENT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 11 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 11 pts Words With Friends — 14 pts

Tip: INCIDENT uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for INCIDENT

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter incident Total
Scrabble 11312111 11
WWF 12412121 14

Words You Can Make With the Letters in INCIDENT

79 words from the letters in INCIDENT

7-letter words

identic 10/12 USUKWWF incited 10/12 USUKWWF

6-letter words

citied 9/10 USUKWWF indict 9/11 USUKWWF incite 8/10 USUKWWF incent 8/11 UK indite 7/8 USUKWWF tineid 7/8 USUKWWF dentin 7/9 USUKWWF indent 7/9 USUKWWF intend 7/9 USUKWWF tinned 7/9 USUKWWF intine 6/8 USUKWWF tinnie 6/8 UK

5-letter words

dinic 8/10 UK cited 8/9 USUKWWF edict 8/9 USUKWWF indie 6/7 USUKWWF inned 6/8 USUKWWF teiid 6/6 USUKWWF teind 6/7 USUKWWF tined 6/7 USUKWWF nitid 6/7 USUKWWF innit 5/7 UK

4-letter words

cedi 7/8 USUKWWF dice 7/8 USUKWWF iced 7/8 USUKWWF cine 6/8 USUKWWF nice 6/8 USUKWWF cite 6/7 USUKWWF etic 6/7 USUKWWF tice 6/7 UK cent 6/8 USUKWWF deni 5/6 UK dine 5/6 USUKWWF nide 5/6 USUKWWF nidi 5/6 USUKWWF diet 5/5 USUKWWF dite 5/5 USUKWWF edit 5/5 USUKWWF tide 5/5 USUKWWF tied 5/5 USUKWWF dent 5/6 USUKWWF tend 5/6 USUKWWF dint 5/6 USUKWWF tind 5/6 UK nine 4/6 USUKWWF nite 4/5 USWWF tine 4/5 USUKWWF inti 4/5 USUKWWF tenn 4/6 UK

3-letter words

ice 5/6 USUKWWF tic 5/6 USUKWWF die 4/4 USUKWWF ide 4/4 UK den 4/5 USUKWWF end 4/5 USUKWWF ned 4/5 UK din 4/5 USUKWWF nid 4/5 UK ted 4/4 USUKWWF dit 4/4 USUKWWF tid 4/4 UK inn 3/5 USUKWWF tie 3/3 USUKWWF net 3/4 USUKWWF ten 3/4 USUKWWF nit 3/4 USUKWWF tin 3/4 USUKWWF

2-letter words

de 3/3 USUKWWF ed 3/3 USWWF id 3/3 USUKWWF en 2/3 USUKWWF ne 2/3 USUKWWF in 2/3 USUKWWF et 2/2 USUKWWF te 2/2 UK it 2/2 USUKWWF ti 2/2 USUKWWF

How to Use INCIDENT in Word Games

INCIDENT is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble INCIDENT to find 79 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About INCIDENT

What does INCIDENT mean?
INCIDENT is a noun. An event or occurrence.
Is INCIDENT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, INCIDENT is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
How many points is INCIDENT worth in Scrabble?
INCIDENT is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from INCIDENT?
You can make 79 words from the letters in INCIDENT. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.