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Is INTERFERENCE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, INTERFERENCE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 17 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does INTERFERENCE mean?

  1. noun

    a policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries

  2. noun

    the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding

  3. noun

    electrical or acoustic activity that can disturb communication

  4. noun

    (American football) blocking a player's path with your body

    “he ran interference for the quarterback”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

17

Scrabble

20

Words With Friends

12

Letters

I (1) + N (1) + T (1) + E (1) + R (1) + F (4) + E (1) + R (1) + E (1) + N (1) + C (3) + E (1) = 17 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 INTERFERENCE

Single letters that turn INTERFERENCE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks1

Words you can make from INTERFERENCE

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