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Is INTEMPERATE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, INTEMPERATE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 15 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does INTEMPERATE mean?

  1. adjective

    (of weather or climate) not mild; subject to extremes

    “an intemperate climate”

  2. adjective

    excessive in behavior

    “intemperate rage”

  3. adjective

    given to excessive indulgence of bodily appetites especially for intoxicating liquors

    “a hard drinker”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

15

Scrabble

18

Words With Friends

11

Letters

I (1) + N (1) + T (1) + E (1) + M (3) + P (3) + E (1) + R (1) + A (1) + T (1) + E (1) = 15 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsListed

Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.

Hooks for INTEMPERATE

INTEMPERATE has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the end.

Words you can make from INTEMPERATE

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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