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Is ENCOUNTER a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, ENCOUNTER is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 11 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does ENCOUNTER mean?

  1. verb

    come together

    “I'll probably see you at the meeting”

  2. verb

    come upon, as if by accident; meet with

    “We find this idea in Plato”

  3. noun

    a minor short-term fight

  4. noun

    a casual or unexpected convergence

    “he still remembers their meeting in Paris”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

11

Scrabble

15

Words With Friends

9

Letters

E (1) + N (1) + C (3) + O (1) + U (1) + N (1) + T (1) + E (1) + R (1) = 11 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 ENCOUNTER

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

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