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ENCOUNTER

9 letters · 3 syllables

E 1/1
N 1/2
C 3/4
O 1/1
U 1/2
N 1/2
T 1/1
E 1/1
R 1/1

Definition of ENCOUNTER

ENCOUNTER is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 15 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
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
11
points
WWF
15
points

Is ENCOUNTER a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 11 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 11 pts Words With Friends — 15 pts

Tip: ENCOUNTER uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for ENCOUNTER

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

Letter encounter Total
Scrabble 113111111 11
WWF 124122111 15

Words You Can Make With the Letters in ENCOUNTER

100 words from the letters in ENCOUNTER

How to Use ENCOUNTER in Word Games

ENCOUNTER is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About ENCOUNTER

What does ENCOUNTER mean?
ENCOUNTER is a valid English word accepted in Scrabble US (TWL), Scrabble UK (SOWPODS), Words With Friends.
Is ENCOUNTER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ENCOUNTER is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
How many points is ENCOUNTER worth in Scrabble?
ENCOUNTER is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from ENCOUNTER?
You can make 100 words from the letters in ENCOUNTER. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.