INCUMBENT
/ɪnˈkʌmbənt/
9 letters · 3 syllables · noun, adjective
Definition of INCUMBENT
The current holder of an office, such as ecclesiastical benefice or an elected office.
A holder of a position as supplier to a market or market segment that allows the holder to earn above-normal profits.
Imposed on someone as an obligation, especially due to one's office.
"Proper behavior is incumbent on all holders of positions of trust."
Lying; resting; reclining; recumbent.
Prevalent, prevailing, predominant.
Examples of INCUMBENT in a Sentence
- "Proper behavior is incumbent on all holders of positions of trust."
Word Details
Is INCUMBENT a Scrabble Word?
Yes, INCUMBENT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | i | n | c | u | m | b | e | n | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 21 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in INCUMBENT
100 words from the letters in INCUMBENT
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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.
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