ENCOUNTERS
10 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of ENCOUNTERS
A meeting, especially one that is unplanned or unexpected.
"Their encounter was a matter of chance."
A hostile, often violent meeting; a confrontation, skirmish, or clash, as between combatants.
A match between two opposing sides.
To meet (someone) or find (something), especially unexpectedly.
To confront (someone or something) face to face.
To engage in conflict, as with an enemy.
"Three armies encountered at Waterloo."
Examples of ENCOUNTERS in a Sentence
- "Their encounter was a matter of chance."
- "Three armies encountered at Waterloo."
Word Details
Is ENCOUNTERS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ENCOUNTERS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: ENCOUNTERS uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for ENCOUNTERS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | e | n | c | o | u | n | t | e | r | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ENCOUNTERS
100 words from the letters in ENCOUNTERS
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How to Use ENCOUNTERS in Word Games
ENCOUNTERS is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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