How many points is ENCOURAGING worth in Scrabble?

ENCOURAGING is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ENCOURAGING?

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

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

/ɪnˈkʌɹɪd͡ʒɪŋ/

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

Antonyms: becourage, discourage

Giving courage, confidence or hope
Example: Although there is no cure for the disease yet, the research results are encouraging.
Supporting by giving encouragement
Auspicious, or bringing good luck

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

encourage

In a sentence: "They encouraging."

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

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Is ENCOURAGING a Scrabble word?: ENCOURAGING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 15 points.
What does ENCOURAGING mean?: encourage
How do you use ENCOURAGING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They encouraging."
How many points is ENCOURAGING worth in Scrabble?: ENCOURAGING is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ENCOURAGING?: ENCOURAGING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).