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INTERRUPTED

/ˌɪntəˈɹʌptɪd/

11 letters · 4 syllables · verb

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Definition of INTERRUPTED

verb

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."

verb

To divide; to separate; to break the monotony of.

"The evenness of the road was not interrupted by a single hill."

verb

To assert to (a computer) that an exceptional condition must be handled.

"The packet receiver circuit interrupted the microprocessor."

Antonyms of INTERRUPTED

Words with opposite meaning

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

Letters
11
Syllables
4
Scrabble
14
points
WWF
17
points

Is INTERRUPTED a Scrabble Word?

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

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

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 interrupted Total
Scrabble 11111113112 14
WWF 12111124112 17

Words You Can Make With the Letters in INTERRUPTED

100 words from the letters in INTERRUPTED

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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Frequently Asked Questions About INTERRUPTED

What does INTERRUPTED mean?
INTERRUPTED is a verb. To disturb or halt (an ongoing process or action, or the person performing it) by interfering suddenly.
Is INTERRUPTED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, INTERRUPTED is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
How many points is INTERRUPTED worth in Scrabble?
INTERRUPTED is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends. It is a 11-letter word with 4 syllables.
How many words can you make from INTERRUPTED?
You can make 100 words from the letters in INTERRUPTED. The longest sub-words are 9 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.