How many points is ENCOURAGE worth in Scrabble?

ENCOURAGE is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ENCOURAGE?

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

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ENCOURAGE

12 pts

ENCOURAGE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points. ENCOURAGE is listed as a playable Scrabble word, but this lexicon entry has no definition text.

Meaning & examples

/ɪnˈkʌɹɪdʒ/

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈkɝɹɪdʒ/

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verb

To mentally support; to motivate, give courage, hope or spirit.
Example: I encouraged him during his race.
To spur on, strongly recommend.
Example: We encourage the use of bicycles in the town centre.
To foster, give help or patronage
Example: The royal family has always encouraged the arts in word and deed

Synonyms: bield, embolden

Antonyms: becourage, discourage

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

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

In a sentence: "They encourage."

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Letter Values

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ENCOURAGE Scrabble FAQ

Is ENCOURAGE a Scrabble word?: ENCOURAGE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points.
What does ENCOURAGE mean?: ENCOURAGE is listed as a playable Scrabble word, but this lexicon entry has no definition text.
How do you use ENCOURAGE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They encourage."
How many points is ENCOURAGE worth in Scrabble?: ENCOURAGE is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ENCOURAGE?: ENCOURAGE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).