Is DISCOURAGES a valid word?
✓ Yes — DISCOURAGES is playable
DISCOURAGES is a 11-letter word in the ENABLE dictionary, the 172,727-word list Popple validates against. In Popple it counts as a common word.
What DISCOURAGES scores in Popple
| Grid | Minimum length | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 4x4 | 3 letters | 22 points |
| 5x5 | 4 letters | 16 points |
| 6x6 | 5 letters | 17 points |
Points = floor(base × grid multiplier × rarity multiplier) + minimum-length bonus. Full scoring guide
Think you'd have spotted DISCOURAGES on a live grid? Popple is a free real-time word game — trace words through adjacent letters before the timer runs out.