INCLINE
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of INCLINE
A slope.
"To reach the building, we had to climb a steep incline."
To bend or move (something) out of a given plane or direction, often the horizontal or vertical.
"He had to incline his body against the gusts to avoid being blown down in the storm."
To slope.
"Over the centuries the wind made the walls of the farmhouse incline."
(chiefly in the passive) To tend to do or believe something, or move or be moved in a certain direction, away from a point of view, attitude, etc.
"He inclines to believe anything he reads in the newspapers."
Examples of INCLINE in a Sentence
- "To reach the building, we had to climb a steep incline."
- "He had to incline his body against the gusts to avoid being blown down in the storm."
- "Over the centuries the wind made the walls of the farmhouse incline."
- "He inclines to believe anything he reads in the newspapers."
Word Details
Is INCLINE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, INCLINE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of INCLINE earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 59 points total.
Letter Values for INCLINE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | i | n | c | l | i | n | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 13 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in INCLINE
27 words from the letters in INCLINE
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How to Use INCLINE in Word Games
INCLINE is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since INCLINE uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 59 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble INCLINE to find 27 additional valid words.