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Is ENCOURAGE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, ENCOURAGE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does ENCOURAGE mean?

  1. verb

    contribute to the progress or growth of

    “I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom”

  2. verb

    inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to

  3. verb

    spur on

    “His financial success encouraged him to look for a wife”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

12

Scrabble

16

Words With Friends

9

Letters

E (1) + N (1) + C (3) + O (1) + U (1) + R (1) + A (1) + G (2) + E (1) = 12 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 ENCOURAGE

Single letters that turn ENCOURAGE 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 ENCOURAGE

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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