How many points is ENCOUNTERING worth in Scrabble?

ENCOUNTERING is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ENCOUNTERING?

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

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

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15 pts

ENCOUNTERING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 15 points. ENCOUNTERING means "encounter".

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

encounter

In a sentence: "They encountering."

Check the Scrabble meaning of ENCOUNTERING. It scores 15 points.

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Is ENCOUNTERING a Scrabble word?: ENCOUNTERING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 15 points.
What does ENCOUNTERING mean?: encounter
How do you use ENCOUNTERING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They encountering."
How many points is ENCOUNTERING worth in Scrabble?: ENCOUNTERING is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ENCOUNTERING?: ENCOUNTERING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to ENCOUNTERING?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes RENCOUNTERING. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.