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INTERVENES

10 letters · 4 syllables · verb

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Definition of INTERVENES

verb

To become involved in a situation, so as to alter or prevent an action.

"The police had to be called to intervene in the fight."

verb

To occur, fall, or come between, points of time, or events.

"An instant intervened between the flash and the report."

verb

To occur or act as an obstacle or delay.

"Nothing intervened to prevent the undertaking."

Synonyms of INTERVENES

Words with similar meaning

Examples of INTERVENES in a Sentence

  • "The police had to be called to intervene in the fight."
  • "An instant intervened between the flash and the report."
  • "Nothing intervened to prevent the undertaking."

Word Details

Letters
10
Syllables
4
Scrabble
13
points
WWF
16
points

Is INTERVENES a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 13 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 13 pts Words With Friends — 16 pts

Tip: INTERVENES uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for INTERVENES

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

Letter intervenes Total
Scrabble 1111141111 13
WWF 1211151211 16

Words You Can Make With the Letters in INTERVENES

100 words from the letters in INTERVENES

How to Use INTERVENES in Word Games

INTERVENES is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About INTERVENES

What does INTERVENES mean?
INTERVENES is a verb. To become involved in a situation, so as to alter or prevent an action.
Is INTERVENES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, INTERVENES is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 13 points in Scrabble.
How many points is INTERVENES worth in Scrabble?
INTERVENES is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends. It is a 10-letter word with 4 syllables.
How many words can you make from INTERVENES?
You can make 100 words from the letters in INTERVENES. The longest sub-words are 9 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of INTERVENES?
Synonyms of INTERVENES include: interfere, step in, interrupt. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.