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INTUMESCENT

11 letters · 4 syllables · noun, adjective

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Definition of INTUMESCENT

noun

Any substance that swells on exposure to heat, thus increasing in volume and decreasing in density.

"Intumescents are used in some fire protection systems."

adjective

That becomes swollen, especially upon exposure to heat

Examples of INTUMESCENT in a Sentence

  • "Intumescents are used in some fire protection systems."

Word Details

Letters
11
Syllables
4
Scrabble
15
points
WWF
20
points

Is INTUMESCENT a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 15 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 15 pts Words With Friends — 20 pts

Tip: INTUMESCENT uses 11 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for INTUMESCENT

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

Letter intumescent Total
Scrabble 11113113111 15
WWF 12124114121 20

Words You Can Make With the Letters in INTUMESCENT

100 words from the letters in INTUMESCENT

How to Use INTUMESCENT in Word Games

INTUMESCENT 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 INTUMESCENT to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About INTUMESCENT

What does INTUMESCENT mean?
INTUMESCENT is a noun. Any substance that swells on exposure to heat, thus increasing in volume and decreasing in density.
Is INTUMESCENT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, INTUMESCENT is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 15 points in Scrabble.
How many points is INTUMESCENT worth in Scrabble?
INTUMESCENT is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends. It is a 11-letter word with 4 syllables.
How many words can you make from INTUMESCENT?
You can make 100 words from the letters in INTUMESCENT. The longest sub-words are 9 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.