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Is DISCOURAGE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DISCOURAGE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 14 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DISCOURAGE mean?

  1. verb

    try to prevent; show opposition to

    “We should discourage this practice among our youth”

  2. verb

    deprive of courage or hope; take away hope from; cause to feel discouraged

  3. verb

    advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior

    “I warned him not to go too far”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

14

Scrabble

17

Words With Friends

10

Letters

D (2) + I (1) + S (1) + C (3) + O (1) + U (1) + R (1) + A (1) + G (2) + E (1) = 14 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsListed

Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.

Hooks for DISCOURAGE

Single letters that turn DISCOURAGE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks3

Words you can make from DISCOURAGE

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