INTERMITTENT
/ˌɪntəˈmɪtn̩t/
12 letters · 4 syllables · noun, adjective
Definition of INTERMITTENT
An intermittent fever or disease.
Stopping and starting, occuring, or presenting at intervals; coming after a particular time span.
"Intermittent bugs are most difficult to reproduce."
(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."
Examples of INTERMITTENT in a Sentence
- "Intermittent bugs are most difficult to reproduce."
- "The area has many intermittent lakes and streams."
Word Details
Is INTERMITTENT a Scrabble Word?
Yes, INTERMITTENT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | i | n | t | e | r | m | i | t | t | e | n | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in INTERMITTENT
100 words from the letters in INTERMITTENT
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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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