How many points is ENCORE worth in Scrabble?

ENCORE is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ENCORE?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

8 pts

ENCORE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points. ENCORE means "again, once more".

/ˈɒŋkɔː/

Pronunciation: /ˈɑnkɔɹ/

A brief extra performance, done after the main performance is complete.
Example: Can I get an encore? We want more!
A call or demand (as by continued applause) for a repeat performance.
Example: The encores were numerous.

To call for an extra performance or repetition of, or by.
Example: to encore a performer; to encore a song
To call for an encore.
To perform an encore.

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interjection

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

again, once more

In a sentence: "ENCORE."

Check the Scrabble meaning of ENCORE. It scores 8 points.

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

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

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Is ENCORE a Scrabble word?: ENCORE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points.
What does ENCORE mean?: again, once more
How do you use ENCORE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "ENCORE."
How many points is ENCORE worth in Scrabble?: ENCORE is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ENCORE?: ENCORE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to ENCORE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes ENCORED, ENCORES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.