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Intervene

Yes, intervene is a valid Scrabble word. It has 9 letters and is worth 12 points in Scrabble.

What does intervene mean?

verb

  1. get involved, so as to alter or hinder an action, or through force or threat of force Why did the U.S. not intervene earlier in WW II?
  2. be placed or located between other things or extend between spaces and events This interludes intervenes between the two movements
  3. occur between other event or between certain points of time the war intervened between the birth of her two children

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for intervene

Word facts

Letters9
Vowels / consonants4 / 5
Scrabble points12
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of intervene

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters INTERVENE.

Words you can make from intervene

Unscramble INTERVENE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is intervene a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Intervene is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is intervene worth in Scrabble?

Intervene is worth 12 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does intervene mean?

Intervene means: get involved, so as to alter or hinder an action, or through force or threat of force.