INTERRUPTION
/ˌɪntəˈɹʌpʃən/
12 letters · 4 syllables · noun
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Definition of INTERRUPTION
noun
The act of interrupting, or the state of being interrupted.
noun
A time interval during which there is a cessation of something.
Word Details
Letters
12
Syllables
4
Scrabble
14
points
WWF
18
points
Is INTERRUPTION a Scrabble Word?
Yes, INTERRUPTION is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Scrabble US (TWL) — 14 pts
Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 14 pts
Words With Friends — 18 pts
Tip: INTERRUPTION uses 12 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for INTERRUPTION
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | i | n | t | e | r | r | u | p | t | i | o | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in INTERRUPTION
100 words from the letters in INTERRUPTION
10-letter words
9-letter words
8-letter words
pointier
10/12
USUKWWF
petition
10/12
USUKWWF
preunion
10/14
USUKWWF
punition
10/14
USUKWWF
eruption
10/13
USUKWWF
prurient
10/13
USUKWWF
inputter
10/13
UK
printout
10/13
USUKWWF
rptiteur
10/12
UK
interior
8/9
USUKWWF
tontiner
8/10
UK
neutrino
8/11
USUKWWF
nutrient
8/11
USUKWWF
ritenuto
8/10
UK
unrotten
8/11
UK
notturni
8/11
USUKWWF
troutier
8/9
USUKWWF
7-letter words
ripieno
9/11
USUKWWF
pornier
9/11
USUKWWF
pontine
9/12
USUKWWF
enprint
9/12
UK
pointer
9/11
USUKWWF
protein
9/11
USUKWWF
pterion
9/11
UK
repoint
9/11
UK
tropine
9/11
USUKWWF
printer
9/11
USUKWWF
reprint
9/11
USUKWWF
pierrot
9/10
USUKWWF
portire
9/10
UK
preriot
9/10
USUKWWF
pottier
9/10
USUKWWF
portent
9/11
USUKWWF
punnier
9/13
USUKWWF
unriper
9/12
USUKWWF
roupier
9/11
USUKWWF
proneur
9/12
UK
poutine
9/12
UK
repunit
9/12
UK
poutier
9/11
USUKWWF
purtier
9/11
UK
trouper
9/11
USUKWWF
pituite
9/11
UK
puttier
9/11
USUKWWF
tinnier
7/9
USUKWWF
intoner
7/9
USUKWWF
ternion
7/9
USUKWWF
nonetti
7/9
UK
tontine
7/9
USUKWWF
nitrite
7/8
USUKWWF
nittier
7/8
USUKWWF
tritone
7/8
USUKWWF
introit
7/8
USUKWWF
torrent
7/8
USUKWWF
reunion
7/10
USUKWWF
runnier
7/10
USUKWWF
unition
7/10
UK
routine
7/9
USUKWWF
neutron
7/10
USUKWWF
runtier
7/9
USUKWWF
tuition
7/9
USUKWWF
nuttier
7/9
USUKWWF
ruttier
7/8
USUKWWF
torture
7/8
USUKWWF
trouter
7/8
UK
6-letter words
pinnie
8/11
UK
pinion
8/11
USUKWWF
pinier
8/10
USUKWWF
pirnie
8/10
UK
pinner
8/11
USUKWWF
orpine
8/10
USUKWWF
pernio
8/10
UK
ropier
8/9
USUKWWF
perron
8/10
USUKWWF
pinite
8/10
USUKWWF
tiepin
8/10
USUKWWF
pinnet
8/11
UK
tenpin
8/11
USUKWWF
pointe
8/10
USUKWWF
pontie
8/10
UK
ponent
8/11
USUKWWF
periti
8/9
UK
pitier
8/9
USUKWWF
nipter
8/10
UK
pterin
8/10
USUKWWF
protei
8/9
USUKWWF
tropin
8/10
USUKWWF
porter
8/9
USUKWWF
pretor
8/9
USUKWWF
report
8/9
USUKWWF
tiptoe
8/9
USUKWWF
potent
8/10
USUKWWF
tinpot
8/10
UK
How to Use INTERRUPTION in Word Games
INTERRUPTION is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble INTERRUPTION to find 100 additional valid words.
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Frequently Asked Questions About INTERRUPTION
What does INTERRUPTION mean?
INTERRUPTION is a noun. The act of interrupting, or the state of being interrupted.
Is INTERRUPTION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, INTERRUPTION is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
How many points is INTERRUPTION worth in Scrabble?
INTERRUPTION is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends. It is a 12-letter word with 4 syllables.
How many words can you make from INTERRUPTION?
You can make 100 words from the letters in INTERRUPTION. The longest sub-words are 10 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of INTERRUPTION?
Synonyms of INTERRUPTION include: hiatus, moratorium, recess. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.