INTERDICT
9-letter word
INTERDICT is a valid Scrabble word
Is INTERDICT Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 12 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 12 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 14 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 12 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ❌ No | Requires exactly 5 letters — INTERDICT has 9 |
| Quordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Octordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Dordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Survivle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Absurdle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Lingo | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| NYT Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Mini Crossword | ⚠️ Long | Best for 3–5 letter words |
| Crossword (general) | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Cryptic Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid answer or anagram source |
| Acrostic | ✅ Yes | Valid answer word |
| Waffle | ❌ No | Best for 5-letter words |
| Wordscapes | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Cookies | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Search | ✅ Yes | Can appear in grid |
| Jumble | ✅ Yes | Valid unscramble target |
| Anagram | ✅ Yes | Valid anagram base word |
| Boggle | ✅ Yes | Letters must be adjacent on grid |
| SpellTower | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Alphabear | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Spelling Bee | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use only the 7 given letters |
| Letterboxed | ⚠️ Maybe | No consecutive same-side letters |
| Squaredle | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must be adjacent |
| Blossom | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use centre letter |
| Typeshift | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must align in columns |
| Semantle | ✅ Yes | Any real English word |
| Jotto | ⚠️ Maybe | Must match opponent word length |
| Hangman | ✅ Yes | Valid hidden word |
| Word Ladder | ⚠️ Maybe | Must be same length as chain |
| Connections | ✅ Yes | Can be a category member |
| Strands | ✅ Yes | Can be a theme word |
| Codenames | ✅ Yes | Valid clue or card word |
| Nerdle | ❌ No | Numbers/operators only |
| Worldle | ❌ No | Country names only |
| Heardle | ❌ No | Song titles only |
| Framed | ❌ No | Film titles only |
What Does INTERDICT Mean?
destroy by firepower, such as an enemy's line of communication
an ecclesiastical censure by the Roman Catholic Church withdrawing certain sacraments and Christian burial from a person or all persons in a particular district
INTERDICT Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place C on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
INTERDICT — Word Stats
Is INTERDICT Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — INTERDICT scores 12 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 12 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 12 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 14 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 12 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in INTERDICT are C (3 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is INTERDICT Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — INTERDICT scores 14 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why INTERDICT scores 14 pts in WWF vs 12 pts in Scrabble.
Playing 9+ letters in one turn earns WWF's 35-point bingo bonus on top of the word score.
Is INTERDICT a Wordle Word?
❌ No — INTERDICT cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. INTERDICT 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 INTERDICT's letters: CEINT · CENTI · CERIN · CETID · CETIN · CIDER
Is INTERDICT Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — INTERDICT 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 INTERDICT:
I________________TI_______T Is INTERDICT Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — INTERDICT 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 INTERDICT's letters.
Words You Can Make From INTERDICT
Shorter words hidden in INTERDICT's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
Show all words within INTERDICT →Anagrams of INTERDICT
No perfect anagrams exist for INTERDICT — it uses a unique combination of letters.
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Frequently Asked Questions About INTERDICT
Is INTERDICT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. INTERDICT is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is INTERDICT in Scrabble?
INTERDICT scores 12 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 14 points.
Is INTERDICT valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. INTERDICT is a valid Words With Friends word worth 14 points.
What does INTERDICT mean?
INTERDICT: destroy by firepower, such as an enemy's line of communication
Can INTERDICT be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. INTERDICT has 9 letters.
What words can you make from INTERDICT's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from INTERDICT's letters. Short words like CD, CE, CR can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does INTERDICT have any anagrams?
No. INTERDICT has no perfect anagrams in standard English dictionaries.
Is INTERDICT in the dictionary?
Yes. INTERDICT appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.