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DISCOURAGING

12 letters · 4 syllables

D 2/2
I 1/1
S 1/1
C 3/4
O 1/1
U 1/2
R 1/1
A 1/1
G 2/3
I 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3

Definition of DISCOURAGING

DISCOURAGING is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 22 points in Words With Friends.

While a detailed definition is not currently available from our source, this word appears in official game dictionaries including the Tournament Word List (TWL) used in North American Scrabble and SOWPODS used in international Scrabble.

Word Details

Letters
12
Syllables
4
Scrabble
17
points
WWF
22
points

Is DISCOURAGING a Scrabble Word?

Yes, DISCOURAGING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 17 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 17 pts Words With Friends — 22 pts

Tip: DISCOURAGING uses 12 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for DISCOURAGING

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter discouraging Total
Scrabble 211311112112 17
WWF 211412113123 22

Words You Can Make With the Letters in DISCOURAGING

100 words from the letters in DISCOURAGING

How to Use DISCOURAGING in Word Games

DISCOURAGING is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 22 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DISCOURAGING to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About DISCOURAGING

What does DISCOURAGING mean?
DISCOURAGING is a valid English word accepted in Scrabble US (TWL), Scrabble UK (SOWPODS), Words With Friends.
Is DISCOURAGING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DISCOURAGING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 17 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DISCOURAGING worth in Scrabble?
DISCOURAGING is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 22 points in Words With Friends. It is a 12-letter word with 4 syllables.
How many words can you make from DISCOURAGING?
You can make 100 words from the letters in DISCOURAGING. The longest sub-words are 10 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.