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Encouraging

Yes, encouraging is a valid Scrabble word. It has 11 letters and is worth 15 points in Scrabble.

What does encouraging mean?

adjective

  1. giving courage or confidence or hope encouraging advances in medical research
  2. furnishing support and encouragement the anxious child needs supporting and accepting treatment from the teacher

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for encouraging

Word facts

Letters11
Vowels / consonants5 / 6
Scrabble points15
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of encouraging

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters ENCOURAGING.

Words you can make from encouraging

Unscramble ENCOURAGING for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is encouraging a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Encouraging 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 encouraging worth in Scrabble?

Encouraging is worth 15 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does encouraging mean?

Encouraging means: giving courage or confidence or hope.