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Is ENCUMBER a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, ENCUMBER is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 14 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does ENCUMBER mean?

  1. verb

    restrict (someone or something) so as to make free movement difficult

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

14

Scrabble

19

Words With Friends

8

Letters

E (1) + N (1) + C (3) + U (1) + M (3) + B (3) + E (1) + R (1) = 14 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 ENCUMBER

Single letters that turn ENCUMBER 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 ENCUMBER

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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