How many points is DISCOURAGED worth in Scrabble?

DISCOURAGED is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DISCOURAGED?

DISCOURAGED is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

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16 pts

DISCOURAGED is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 16 points. DISCOURAGED means "discourage".

/dɪsˈkʌɹɪd͡ʒd/

Pronunciation: /dɪsˈkɝɪd͡ʒd/

To extinguish the courage of; to dishearten; to depress the spirits of; to deprive of confidence; to deject.
Example: Don't be discouraged by the amount of work left to do: you'll finish it in good time.
To persuade somebody not to do (something).

Synonyms: becourage, deter, dissuade

Antonyms: encourage

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

discourage

In a sentence: "They discouraged."

Check the Scrabble meaning of DISCOURAGED. It scores 16 points.

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Is DISCOURAGED a Scrabble word?: DISCOURAGED is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 16 points.
What does DISCOURAGED mean?: discourage
How do you use DISCOURAGED in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They discouraged."
How many points is DISCOURAGED worth in Scrabble?: DISCOURAGED is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DISCOURAGED?: DISCOURAGED is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).