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Intumescence

Yes, intumescence is a valid Scrabble word. It has 12 letters and is worth 18 points in Scrabble.

What does intumescence mean?

noun

  1. swelling up with blood or other fluids (as with congestion)
  2. the increase in volume of certain substances when they are heated (often accompanied by release of water)

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for intumescence

Word facts

Letters12
Vowels / consonants5 / 7
Scrabble points18
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonRare

Anagrams of intumescence

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters INTUMESCENCE.

Words you can make from intumescence

Unscramble INTUMESCENCE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is intumescence a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Intumescence 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 intumescence worth in Scrabble?

Intumescence is worth 18 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does intumescence mean?

Intumescence means: swelling up with blood or other fluids (as with congestion).