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INCUBUS

/ˈɪn.kjə.bəs/

7 letters · 3 syllables · noun

I 1/1
N 1/2
C 3/4
U 1/2
B 3/4
U 1/2
S 1/1

Definition of INCUBUS

noun

An evil spirit supposed to oppress people while asleep, especially to have sex with women as they sleep.

noun

A feeling of oppression during sleep, sleep paralysis; night terrors, a nightmare.

noun

(by extension) Any oppressive thing or person; a burden.

Synonyms of INCUBUS

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Antonyms of INCUBUS

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Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
3
Scrabble
11
points
WWF
16
points

Is INCUBUS a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 11 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 11 pts Words With Friends — 16 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of INCUBUS earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 61 points total.

Letter Values for INCUBUS

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

Letter incubus Total
Scrabble 1131311 11
WWF 1242421 16

How to Use INCUBUS in Word Games

INCUBUS is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since INCUBUS uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 61 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble INCUBUS to find 41 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About INCUBUS

What does INCUBUS mean?
INCUBUS is a noun. An evil spirit supposed to oppress people while asleep, especially to have sex with women as they sleep.
Is INCUBUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, INCUBUS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
How many points is INCUBUS worth in Scrabble?
INCUBUS is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from INCUBUS?
You can make 41 words from the letters in INCUBUS. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of INCUBUS?
Synonyms of INCUBUS include: nightmare. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.