How many points is ENCOUNTER worth in Scrabble?

ENCOUNTER is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ENCOUNTER?

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

Can you add a letter to ENCOUNTER?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes RENCOUNTER. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

ENCOUNTER

11 pts

ENCOUNTER is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 11 points. ENCOUNTER is listed as a playable Scrabble word, but this lexicon entry has no definition text.

Meaning & examples

/ɪnˈkaʊntə/

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈkaʊntɚ/

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noun

A meeting, especially one that is unplanned or unexpected.
Example: Their encounter was a matter of chance.
A hostile, often violent meeting; a confrontation, skirmish, or clash, as between combatants.
A match between two opposing sides.

Synonyms: brush, clash, confrontation, skirmish

verb

To meet (someone) or find (something), especially unexpectedly.
To confront (someone or something) face to face.
To engage in conflict, as with an enemy.
Example: Three armies encountered at Waterloo.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

ENCOUNTER is listed as a playable Scrabble word, but this lexicon entry has no definition text.

In a sentence: "They encounter."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of ENCOUNTER. It scores 11 points.

Word forms

Front hooks

Add one letter before ENCOUNTER. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

RENCOUNTER12 pts

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in ENCOUNTER, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

= 11

ENCOUNTER Scrabble FAQ

Is ENCOUNTER a Scrabble word?: ENCOUNTER is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 11 points.
What does ENCOUNTER mean?: ENCOUNTER is listed as a playable Scrabble word, but this lexicon entry has no definition text.
How do you use ENCOUNTER in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They encounter."
How many points is ENCOUNTER worth in Scrabble?: ENCOUNTER is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ENCOUNTER?: ENCOUNTER is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to ENCOUNTER?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes RENCOUNTER. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.