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Is DISCOURAGEMENT a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DISCOURAGEMENT is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 20 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DISCOURAGEMENT mean?

  1. noun

    the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles

  2. noun

    the expression of opposition and disapproval

  3. noun

    the act of discouraging

    “the discouragement of petty theft”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

20

Scrabble

25

Words With Friends

14

Letters

D (2) + I (1) + S (1) + C (3) + O (1) + U (1) + R (1) + A (1) + G (2) + E (1) + M (3) + E (1) + N (1) + T (1) = 20 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 DISCOURAGEMENT

Single letters that turn DISCOURAGEMENT 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 hooks1

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