INTERVENING
11 letters · 4 syllables · verb, noun, adjective
Definition of INTERVENING
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."
Intervention; mediation
That intervenes or mediates.
Falling between two periods or events.
Examples of INTERVENING 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 INTERVENING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, INTERVENING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: INTERVENING uses 11 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for INTERVENING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | i | n | t | e | r | v | e | n | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 20 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in INTERVENING
100 words from the letters in INTERVENING
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How to Use INTERVENING in Word Games
INTERVENING is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble INTERVENING to find 100 additional valid words.