How many points is ENCOUNTERED worth in Scrabble?

ENCOUNTERED is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ENCOUNTERED?

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

Can you add a letter to ENCOUNTERED?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

ENCOUNTERED

14 pts

ENCOUNTERED is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points. ENCOUNTERED is a verb form of encounter. ENCOUNTER means "meet unexpectedly".

Meaning & examples

/ɪnˈkaʊntəd/

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈkaʊntɚd/

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verb

To meet (someone) or find (something), especially unexpectedly.
To confront (someone or something) face to face.
To engage in conflict, as with an enemy.
Example: Three armies encountered at Waterloo.

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

ENCOUNTERED is a verb form of encounter. ENCOUNTER means "meet unexpectedly".

In a sentence: "They encountered."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

ENCOUNTER11 pts

Front hooks

Add one letter before ENCOUNTERED. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

RENCOUNTERED15 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 14

ENCOUNTERED Scrabble FAQ

Is ENCOUNTERED a Scrabble word?: ENCOUNTERED is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points.
What does ENCOUNTERED mean?: ENCOUNTERED is a verb form of encounter. ENCOUNTER means "meet unexpectedly".
How do you use ENCOUNTERED in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They encountered."
How many points is ENCOUNTERED worth in Scrabble?: ENCOUNTERED is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ENCOUNTERED?: ENCOUNTERED is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to ENCOUNTERED?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes RENCOUNTERED. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.