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INTERCEPTION

/ɪntɚˈsɛpʃən/

12 letters · 4 syllables · noun

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Unscramble INTERCEPTION Find Scrabble words

Definition of INTERCEPTION

noun

An act of intercepting something, the state of being intercepted, or a thing that is intercepted.

noun

A passing play where the ball is received by the opposing team.

noun

A pass that is intercepted by an opposing player.

Word Details

Letters
12
Syllables
4
Scrabble
16
points
WWF
20
points

Is INTERCEPTION a Scrabble Word?

Yes, INTERCEPTION is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 16 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 16 pts Words With Friends — 20 pts

Tip: INTERCEPTION uses 12 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for INTERCEPTION

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter interception Total
Scrabble 111113131111 16
WWF 121114141112 20

Words You Can Make With the Letters in INTERCEPTION

100 words from the letters in INTERCEPTION

10-letter words

nonreceipt 14/18 USUKWWF petitioner 12/14 USUKWWF repetition 12/14 USUKWWF interpoint 12/15 USUKWWF

9-letter words

inception 13/17 USUKWWF recipient 13/16 USUKWWF reception 13/16 USUKWWF proteinic 13/16 UK intercept 13/16 USUKWWF eirenicon 11/14 UK encrinite 11/14 UK incretion 11/14 UK interpone 11/14 UK tricotine 11/13 USUKWWF pertinent 11/14 USUKWWF retention 9/11 USUKWWF tretinoin 9/11 USUKWWF

8-letter words

pinecone 12/16 USUKWWF nepionic 12/16 UK pecorini 12/15 USUKWWF epitonic 12/15 UK prentice 12/15 USUKWWF terpenic 12/15 USUKWWF periotic 12/14 USUKWWF entropic 12/15 USUKWWF inceptor 12/15 USUKWWF pretonic 12/15 UK picotite 12/14 UK entoptic 12/15 UK irenicon 10/13 UK neotenic 10/13 USUKWWF cotinine 10/13 UK nicotine 10/13 USUKWWF icterine 10/12 UK reincite 10/12 USUKWWF incenter 10/13 USUKWWF incentre 10/13 UK intrince 10/13 UK erection 10/12 USUKWWF neoteric 10/12 USUKWWF cretonne 10/13 USUKWWF pointier 10/12 USUKWWF penitent 10/13 USUKWWF petition 10/12 USUKWWF reticent 10/12 USUKWWF erotetic 10/11 UK trecento 10/12 USUKWWF contrite 10/12 USUKWWF cornetti 10/12 UK epitrite 10/11 UK entrepot 10/12 USUKWWF erionite 8/9 UK intertie 8/9 USUKWWF retinite 8/9 USUKWWF internet 8/10 UK renitent 8/10 USUKWWF tenorite 8/9 USUKWWF tontiner 8/10 UK

7-letter words

epeiric 11/13 USUKWWF percine 11/14 UK pericon 11/14 UK porcine 11/14 USUKWWF porcini 11/14 USUKWWF pentice 11/14 UK picotee 11/13 USUKWWF potence 11/14 USUKWWF entopic 11/14 USUKWWF nepotic 11/14 USUKWWF receipt 11/13 USUKWWF picrite 11/13 USUKWWF percent 11/14 USUKWWF precent 11/14 USUKWWF protect 11/13 USUKWWF coniine 9/12 USUKWWF eirenic 9/11 USUKWWF cinerin 9/12 USUKWWF oneiric 9/11 USUKWWF pereion 9/11 USUKWWF pioneer 9/11 USUKWWF ripieno 9/11 USUKWWF nicotin 9/12 USUKWWF pontine 9/12 USUKWWF enteric 9/11 USUKWWF enticer 9/11 USUKWWF citrine 9/11 USUKWWF crinite 9/11 USUKWWF inciter 9/11 USUKWWF neritic 9/11 USUKWWF centner 9/12 USUKWWF coterie 9/10 USUKWWF cointer 9/11 USUKWWF cortine 9/11 UK noticer 9/11 USUKWWF rection 9/11 UK noritic 9/11 USUKWWF enprint 9/12 UK pointer 9/11 USUKWWF protein 9/11 USUKWWF pterion 9/11 UK repoint 9/11 UK

How to Use INTERCEPTION in Word Games

INTERCEPTION is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About INTERCEPTION

What does INTERCEPTION mean?
INTERCEPTION is a noun. An act of intercepting something, the state of being intercepted, or a thing that is intercepted.
Is INTERCEPTION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, INTERCEPTION is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
How many points is INTERCEPTION worth in Scrabble?
INTERCEPTION is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends. It is a 12-letter word with 4 syllables.
How many words can you make from INTERCEPTION?
You can make 100 words from the letters in INTERCEPTION. The longest sub-words are 10 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.