How many points is DISCOURAGEMENT worth in Scrabble?

DISCOURAGEMENT is worth 20 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DISCOURAGEMENT?

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

Can you add a letter to DISCOURAGEMENT?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes DISCOURAGEMENTS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

DISCOURAGEMENT

20 pts

DISCOURAGEMENT is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 20 points. DISCOURAGEMENT is a verb form of discourage. DISCOURAGE means "to dishearten".

Meaning & examples

noun

The loss of confidence or enthusiasm.
The act of discouraging.
Anything that discourages.

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

DISCOURAGEMENT is a verb form of discourage. DISCOURAGE means "to dishearten".

In a sentence: "They discouragement."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of DISCOURAGEMENT. It scores 20 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

DISCOURAGE14 pts

Back hooks

Add one letter after DISCOURAGEMENT. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

DISCOURAGEMENTS21 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 20

DISCOURAGEMENT Scrabble FAQ

Is DISCOURAGEMENT a Scrabble word?: DISCOURAGEMENT is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 20 points.
What does DISCOURAGEMENT mean?: DISCOURAGEMENT is a verb form of discourage. DISCOURAGE means "to dishearten".
How do you use DISCOURAGEMENT in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They discouragement."
How many points is DISCOURAGEMENT worth in Scrabble?: DISCOURAGEMENT is worth 20 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DISCOURAGEMENT?: DISCOURAGEMENT is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to DISCOURAGEMENT?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes DISCOURAGEMENTS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.