Encountered
11 lettersverbcommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
Came across or met something or someone unexpectedly or by chance. Describes experiencing or facing a situation, problem, or person during an activity.
“The expedition team encountered severe weather conditions in the mountains.”
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Wordle
Contains four E's and two N's. Watch for the pattern ENCO and the -TERED ending.
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Scrabble
Worth 14 points base value. The C (3 points) and other letters provide moderate scoring opportunities.
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