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INTERCEPT

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Intercept.

Intercept - as a noun

The point at which a line intersects a coordinate axis

Intercept - as a verb

Seize on its way

Example: "The fighter plane was ordered to intercept an aircraft that had entered the country's airspace"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
stop
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
catchgrabtake hold of
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Tap a telephone or telegraph wire to get information

Example: "The fbi was tapping the phone line of the suspected spy"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bugtapwiretap

Example Sentences

"The police were able to intercept the drug shipment before it reached its destination."
"The quarterback intercepted the pass and ran it back for a touchdown."
"The spies intercepted the coded message and deciphered its meaning."
"The security guard intercepted the shoplifter at the store's entrance."
"The fighter planes were scrambled to intercept the enemy aircraft."
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Word Game Points

Is INTERCEPT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, intercept is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

INTERCEPT has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is INTERCEPT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, intercept is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
INTERCEPT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is INTERCEPT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, intercept is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
INTERCEPT has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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