INTERVENES
10 letters · 4 syllables · verb
Definition of INTERVENES
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."
To occur, fall, or come between, points of time, or events.
"An instant intervened between the flash and the report."
To occur or act as an obstacle or delay.
"Nothing intervened to prevent the undertaking."
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
Is INTERVENES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, INTERVENES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | i | n | t | e | r | v | e | n | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in INTERVENES
100 words from the letters in INTERVENES
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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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