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Is ENCOURAGEMENT a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, ENCOURAGEMENT is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 18 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does ENCOURAGEMENT mean?

  1. noun

    the expression of approval and support

  2. noun

    the act of giving hope or support to someone

  3. noun

    the feeling of being encouraged

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

18

Scrabble

24

Words With Friends

13

Letters

E (1) + N (1) + C (3) + O (1) + U (1) + R (1) + A (1) + G (2) + E (1) + M (3) + E (1) + N (1) + T (1) = 18 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 ENCOURAGEMENT

Single letters that turn ENCOURAGEMENT 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 ENCOURAGEMENT

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