How many points is DISCOURAGES worth in Scrabble?

DISCOURAGES is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DISCOURAGES?

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

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DISCOURAGES

15 pts

DISCOURAGES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points. DISCOURAGES is a verb form of discourage. DISCOURAGE means "to dishearten".

Meaning & examples

verb

To extinguish the courage of; to dishearten; to depress the spirits of; to deprive of confidence; to deject.
Example: Don't be discouraged by the amount of work left to do: you'll finish it in good time.
To persuade somebody not to do (something).

Synonyms: becourage, deter, dissuade

Antonyms: encourage

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Definition and meaning

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

In a sentence: "They discourages."

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DISCOURAGE14 pts

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Letter Values

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DISCOURAGES Scrabble FAQ

Is DISCOURAGES a Scrabble word?: DISCOURAGES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points.
What does DISCOURAGES mean?: DISCOURAGES is a verb form of discourage. DISCOURAGE means "to dishearten".
How do you use DISCOURAGES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They discourages."
How many points is DISCOURAGES worth in Scrabble?: DISCOURAGES is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DISCOURAGES?: DISCOURAGES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).