How many points is DISCOURAGING worth in Scrabble?

DISCOURAGING is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DISCOURAGING?

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

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DISCOURAGING

17 pts

DISCOURAGING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points. DISCOURAGING is a verb form of discourage. DISCOURAGE means "to dishearten".

Meaning & examples

/dɪsˈkʌɹɪdʒɪŋ/

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

noun

Discouragement

adjective

That causes discouragement

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Definition and meaning

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

In a sentence: "They discouraging."

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Letter Values

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DISCOURAGING Scrabble FAQ

Is DISCOURAGING a Scrabble word?: DISCOURAGING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points.
What does DISCOURAGING mean?: DISCOURAGING is a verb form of discourage. DISCOURAGE means "to dishearten".
How do you use DISCOURAGING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They discouraging."
How many points is DISCOURAGING worth in Scrabble?: DISCOURAGING is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DISCOURAGING?: DISCOURAGING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).