INTERRUPTED
/ˌɪntəˈɹʌptɪd/
11 letters · 4 syllables · verb
Definition of INTERRUPTED
To disturb or halt (an ongoing process or action, or the person performing it) by interfering suddenly.
"A maverick politician repeatedly interrupted the debate by shouting."
To divide; to separate; to break the monotony of.
"The evenness of the road was not interrupted by a single hill."
To assert to (a computer) that an exceptional condition must be handled.
"The packet receiver circuit interrupted the microprocessor."
Examples of INTERRUPTED in a Sentence
- "A maverick politician repeatedly interrupted the debate by shouting."
- "The evenness of the road was not interrupted by a single hill."
- "The packet receiver circuit interrupted the microprocessor."
Word Details
Is INTERRUPTED a Scrabble Word?
Yes, INTERRUPTED is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: INTERRUPTED uses 11 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for INTERRUPTED
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | i | n | t | e | r | r | u | p | t | e | d | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in INTERRUPTED
100 words from the letters in INTERRUPTED
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How to Use INTERRUPTED in Word Games
INTERRUPTED is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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