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INTERMITTENT

/ˌɪntəˈmɪtn̩t/

12 letters · 4 syllables · noun, adjective

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Definition of INTERMITTENT

noun

An intermittent fever or disease.

adjective

Stopping and starting, occuring, or presenting at intervals; coming after a particular time span.

"Intermittent bugs are most difficult to reproduce."

adjective

(specifically, of a body of water) Existing only for certain seasons; that is, being dry for part of the year.

"The area has many intermittent lakes and streams."

Synonyms of INTERMITTENT

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Antonyms of INTERMITTENT

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Examples of INTERMITTENT in a Sentence

  • "Intermittent bugs are most difficult to reproduce."
  • "The area has many intermittent lakes and streams."

Word Details

Letters
12
Syllables
4
Scrabble
14
points
WWF
17
points

Is INTERMITTENT a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 14 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 14 pts Words With Friends — 17 pts

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

Letter Values for INTERMITTENT

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

Letter intermittent Total
Scrabble 111113111111 14
WWF 121114111121 17

Words You Can Make With the Letters in INTERMITTENT

100 words from the letters in INTERMITTENT

How to Use INTERMITTENT in Word Games

INTERMITTENT is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About INTERMITTENT

What does INTERMITTENT mean?
INTERMITTENT is a noun. An intermittent fever or disease.
Is INTERMITTENT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, INTERMITTENT is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
How many points is INTERMITTENT worth in Scrabble?
INTERMITTENT is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends. It is a 12-letter word with 4 syllables.
How many words can you make from INTERMITTENT?
You can make 100 words from the letters in INTERMITTENT. The longest sub-words are 9 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of INTERMITTENT?
Synonyms of INTERMITTENT include: patchy, periodic, periodical, spasmodic. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.