INTERCEPT

9-letter word

I 1
N 1
T 1
E 1
R 1
C 3
E 1
P 3
T 1
13 pts Scrabble NWL/CSW
16 pts Words With Friends

INTERCEPT is a valid Scrabble word

Is INTERCEPT Valid in Word Games?

GameValidScore / Notes
Scrabble (NWL)✅ Yes13 points
Scrabble (CSW)✅ Yes13 points
Words With Friends✅ Yes16 points
Wordfeud✅ Yes13 points
Upwords✅ YesValid tile word
Bananagrams✅ YesValid tile word
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GameValidNotes
Wordle❌ NoRequires exactly 5 letters — INTERCEPT has 9
Quordle❌ NoMust be exactly 5 letters
Octordle❌ NoMust be exactly 5 letters
Dordle❌ NoMust be exactly 5 letters
Survivle❌ NoMust be exactly 5 letters
Absurdle❌ NoMust be exactly 5 letters
Lingo❌ NoMust be exactly 5 letters
NYT Crossword✅ YesValid crossword entry
Mini Crossword⚠️ LongBest for 3–5 letter words
Crossword (general)✅ YesValid crossword entry
Cryptic Crossword✅ YesValid answer or anagram source
Acrostic✅ YesValid answer word
Waffle❌ NoBest for 5-letter words
Wordscapes✅ YesValid word
Word Cookies✅ YesValid word
Word Search✅ YesCan appear in grid
Jumble✅ YesValid unscramble target
Anagram✅ YesValid anagram base word
Boggle✅ YesLetters must be adjacent on grid
SpellTower✅ YesValid word
Alphabear✅ YesValid word
Spelling Bee⚠️ MaybeMust use only the 7 given letters
Letterboxed⚠️ MaybeNo consecutive same-side letters
Squaredle⚠️ MaybeLetters must be adjacent
Blossom⚠️ MaybeMust use centre letter
Typeshift⚠️ MaybeLetters must align in columns
Semantle✅ YesAny real English word
Jotto⚠️ MaybeMust match opponent word length
Hangman✅ YesValid hidden word
Word Ladder⚠️ MaybeMust be same length as chain
Connections✅ YesCan be a category member
Strands✅ YesCan be a theme word
Codenames✅ YesValid clue or card word
Nerdle❌ NoNumbers/operators only
Worldle❌ NoCountry names only
Heardle❌ NoSong titles only
Framed❌ NoFilm titles only

What Does INTERCEPT Mean?

VERB

seize on its way

NOUN

the point at which a line intersects a coordinate axis

INTERCEPT Scrabble Score

Letter by Letter

I 1
N 1
T 1
E 1
R 1
C 3
E 1
P 3
T 1
Scrabble total: 13 points (NWL/CSW) WWF total: 16 points

Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place C or P on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.

INTERCEPT — Word Stats

Letters
9
Vowels
3
I, E, E
Consonants
6
Scrabble pts
13
WWF pts
16
Starts with
I
Ends with
T
Back hook
INTERCEPTS

Is INTERCEPT Valid in Scrabble?

✅ Yes — INTERCEPT scores 13 points in Scrabble.

Valid in all major tile-based word games:

  • Scrabble NWL (North America) — 13 pts ✅
  • Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 13 pts ✅
  • Words With Friends — 16 pts ✅
  • Wordfeud — 13 pts ✅
  • Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
  • Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word

Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in INTERCEPT are C (3 pts), P (3 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.

Is INTERCEPT Valid in Words With Friends?

✅ Yes — INTERCEPT scores 16 points in Words With Friends.

Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why INTERCEPT scores 16 pts in WWF vs 13 pts in Scrabble.

Playing 9+ letters in one turn earns WWF's 35-point bingo bonus on top of the word score.

I 1
N 2
T 1
E 1
R 1
C 4
E 1
P 4
T 1

Is INTERCEPT a Wordle Word?

❌ No — INTERCEPT cannot be a Wordle answer.

Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. INTERCEPT has 9 letters.

These 5-letter Wordle variants use the same rules: Quordle · Octordle · Dordle · Survivle · Absurdle · Lingo · Wordle Unlimited

5-letter Wordle words you can make from INTERCEPT's letters: CEINT · CENTI · CERIN · CETIN · CITEE · CITER

Is INTERCEPT Valid in Crossword Puzzles?

✅ Yes — INTERCEPT is a valid crossword entry accepted in standard English dictionaries.

Works in these crossword formats:

  • NYT Crossword — standard American grid
  • Mini Crossword — 5×5 grid (shorter words preferred)
  • Cryptic Crossword — can be used as answer or anagram fodder
  • Acrostic — valid answer word

Useful crossword patterns for INTERCEPT:

I________________TI_______T

Is INTERCEPT Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?

✅ Yes — INTERCEPT is valid in Wordscapes and Word Cookies when all required letters are available.

Also valid as an unscramble target in: Jumble · Anagram · SpellTower · Alphabear · Boggle

Finding a 9-letter word earns maximum bonus stars in Wordscapes. More commonly you will score with shorter words hidden within INTERCEPT's letters.

Words You Can Make From INTERCEPT

Shorter words hidden in INTERCEPT's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.

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Anagrams of INTERCEPT

No perfect anagrams exist for INTERCEPT — it uses a unique combination of letters.

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Frequently Asked Questions About INTERCEPT

Is INTERCEPT a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. INTERCEPT is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.

How many points is INTERCEPT in Scrabble?

INTERCEPT scores 13 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 16 points.

Is INTERCEPT valid in Words With Friends?

Yes. INTERCEPT is a valid Words With Friends word worth 16 points.

What does INTERCEPT mean?

INTERCEPT: seize on its way

Can INTERCEPT be used in Wordle?

No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. INTERCEPT has 9 letters.

What words can you make from INTERCEPT's letters?

Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from INTERCEPT's letters. Short words like CE, CP, CR can be played in Scrabble rack play.

Does INTERCEPT have any anagrams?

No. INTERCEPT has no perfect anagrams in standard English dictionaries.

Is INTERCEPT in the dictionary?

Yes. INTERCEPT appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.

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