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Is ENCROACHMENT a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, ENCROACHMENT is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 21 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does ENCROACHMENT mean?

  1. noun

    any entry into an area not previously occupied

    “an invasion of tourists”

  2. noun

    entry to another's property without right or permission

  3. noun

    influencing strongly

    “they resented the impingement of American values on European culture”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

21

Scrabble

25

Words With Friends

12

Letters

E (1) + N (1) + C (3) + R (1) + O (1) + A (1) + C (3) + H (4) + M (3) + E (1) + N (1) + T (1) = 21 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 ENCROACHMENT

Single letters that turn ENCROACHMENT 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 ENCROACHMENT

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