How many points is ENCOURAGED worth in Scrabble?

ENCOURAGED is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ENCOURAGED?

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

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ENCOURAGED

14 pts

ENCOURAGED is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points. ENCOURAGED is a verb form of encourage. ENCOURAGE means "inspire with confidence".

Meaning & examples

verb

To mentally support; to motivate, give courage, hope or spirit.
Example: I encouraged him during his race.
To spur on, strongly recommend.
Example: We encourage the use of bicycles in the town centre.
To foster, give help or patronage
Example: The royal family has always encouraged the arts in word and deed

Synonyms: bield, embolden

Antonyms: becourage, discourage

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Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

ENCOURAGED is a verb form of encourage. ENCOURAGE means "inspire with confidence".

In a sentence: "They encouraged."

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ENCOURAGE12 pts

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Letter Values

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ENCOURAGED Scrabble FAQ

Is ENCOURAGED a Scrabble word?: ENCOURAGED is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points.
What does ENCOURAGED mean?: ENCOURAGED is a verb form of encourage. ENCOURAGE means "inspire with confidence".
How do you use ENCOURAGED in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They encouraged."
How many points is ENCOURAGED worth in Scrabble?: ENCOURAGED is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ENCOURAGED?: ENCOURAGED is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).