August 23, 2026

Incognito

adjective

Definition

Having one's true identity concealed; in disguise or under an assumed name. An incognito visit allows a public figure to move without attracting attention.

Example Sentence

“The actor travelled incognito, wearing dark glasses and a baseball cap.”

Etymology

From Italian incognito, from Latin incognitus (unknown), from in- (not) + cognitus (known).

Scrabble Score

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INCOGNITO scores 12 points in Scrabble.

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