Encounter
Yes, encounter is a valid Scrabble word. It has 9 letters and is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
What does encounter mean?
noun
- a minor short-term fight
- a casual or unexpected convergence
he still remembers their meeting in Paris
- a casual meeting with a person or thing
verb
- come together
I'll probably see you at the meeting
- come upon, as if by accident; meet with
We find this idea in Plato
- be beset by
The project ran into numerous financial difficulties
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Synonyms for encounter
Word facts
| Letters | 9 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 4 / 5 |
| Scrabble points | 11 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Common |
Anagrams of encounter
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters ENCOUNTER.
Words you can make from encounter
Frequently asked questions
Is encounter a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Encounter is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
How many points is encounter worth in Scrabble?
Encounter is worth 11 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does encounter mean?
Encounter means: a minor short-term fight.