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Is DISCOURAGER a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DISCOURAGER is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 15 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DISCOURAGER mean?

Discourager is a form of DISCOURAGE.

  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

15

Scrabble

18

Words With Friends

11

Letters

D (2) + I (1) + S (1) + C (3) + O (1) + U (1) + R (1) + A (1) + G (2) + E (1) + R (1) = 15 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 DISCOURAGER

Single letters that turn DISCOURAGER 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

Words you can make from DISCOURAGER

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