How many points is ENCROACHMENT worth in Scrabble?

ENCROACHMENT is worth 21 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ENCROACHMENT?

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

Can you add a letter to ENCROACHMENT?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

ENCROACHMENT

21 pts

ENCROACHMENT is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 21 points. ENCROACHMENT is a verb form of encroach. ENCROACH means "intrude gradually on a person's rights or land".

Meaning & examples

/ɛŋˈkɹoʊt͡ʃmənt/

Pronunciation: /ɛŋˈkɹoʊt͡ʃmənt/

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noun

An entry into a place or area that was previously uncommon; an advance beyond former borders; intrusion; incursion.
An intrusion upon another's possessions or rights; infringement.
That which is gained by such unlawful intrusion.

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

ENCROACHMENT is a verb form of encroach. ENCROACH means "intrude gradually on a person's rights or land".

In a sentence: "They encroachment."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of ENCROACHMENT. It scores 21 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

ENCROACH15 pts

Back hooks

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

ENCROACHMENTS22 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 21

ENCROACHMENT Scrabble FAQ

Is ENCROACHMENT a Scrabble word?: ENCROACHMENT is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 21 points.
What does ENCROACHMENT mean?: ENCROACHMENT is a verb form of encroach. ENCROACH means "intrude gradually on a person's rights or land".
How do you use ENCROACHMENT in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They encroachment."
How many points is ENCROACHMENT worth in Scrabble?: ENCROACHMENT is worth 21 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ENCROACHMENT?: ENCROACHMENT is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to ENCROACHMENT?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes ENCROACHMENTS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.