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INCUMBENT

/ɪnˈkʌmbənt/

9 letters · 3 syllables · noun, adjective

I 1/1
N 1/2
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U 1/2
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T 1/1

Definition of INCUMBENT

noun

The current holder of an office, such as ecclesiastical benefice or an elected office.

noun

A holder of a position as supplier to a market or market segment that allows the holder to earn above-normal profits.

adjective

Imposed on someone as an obligation, especially due to one's office.

"Proper behavior is incumbent on all holders of positions of trust."

adjective

Lying; resting; reclining; recumbent.

adjective

Prevalent, prevailing, predominant.

Examples of INCUMBENT in a Sentence

  • "Proper behavior is incumbent on all holders of positions of trust."

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
15
points
WWF
21
points

Is INCUMBENT a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 15 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 15 pts Words With Friends — 21 pts

Tip: INCUMBENT uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for INCUMBENT

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

Letter incumbent Total
Scrabble 113133111 15
WWF 124244121 21

Words You Can Make With the Letters in INCUMBENT

100 words from the letters in INCUMBENT

How to Use INCUMBENT in Word Games

INCUMBENT is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble INCUMBENT to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About INCUMBENT

What does INCUMBENT mean?
INCUMBENT is a noun. The current holder of an office, such as ecclesiastical benefice or an elected office.
Is INCUMBENT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, INCUMBENT is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 15 points in Scrabble.
How many points is INCUMBENT worth in Scrabble?
INCUMBENT is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from INCUMBENT?
You can make 100 words from the letters in INCUMBENT. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.