INTENSIFICATION
Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Is INTENSIFICATION a Scrabble word?
Yes. INTENSIFICATION is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (15 letters, 20 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
Definition
Part of speech: noun
action that makes something stronger or more extreme
- action that makes something stronger or more extreme
- the act of increasing the contrast of (a photographic film)
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
Scrabble score breakdown
INTENSIFICATION scores 20 points before board multipliers.
- I = 1
- N = 1
- T = 1
- E = 1
- N = 1
- S = 1
- I = 1
- F = 4
- I = 1
- C = 3
- A = 1
- T = 1
- I = 1
- O = 1
- N = 1
Letter counts: A×1, C×1, E×1, F×1, I×4, N×3, O×1, S×1, T×2
Letter breakdown
INTENSIFICATION has no other anagrams in this dictionary.
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Crossword relevance
INTENSIFICATION is a 15-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 15, starts with I, ends with N, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example sentence
Example: "INTENSIFICATION — action that makes something stronger or more extreme" (20 Scrabble points).
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Contains letter pairs
Complete word guide
INTENSIFICATION is listed in the UnscrambleTools word-game dictionary used across our unscrambler, anagram, pattern, and scoring tools. Pages like this one exist so you can answer "Is INTENSIFICATION a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
INTENSIFICATION (noun): action that makes something stronger or more extreme. Additional senses: the act of increasing the contrast of (a photographic film).
In standard Scrabble scoring, INTENSIFICATION totals 20 points before multipliers. That sum uses official letter values: common tiles (A, E, I, O, U, L, N, S, T, R) are worth 1, while D and G are 2, B, C, M, P are 3, F, H, V, W, Y are 4, K is 5, J and X are 8, and Q and Z are 10. INTENSIFICATION relies mostly on common tiles, which often makes it easier to play from a mixed rack but caps the raw ceiling compared with high-premium words.
INTENSIFICATION is 15 letters long, begins with I, ends with N, and sorts to the alphagram ACEFIIIINNNOSTT. No other entry in this dictionary rearranges into the same letter set, so INTENSIFICATION is unique within its alphagram family. Letter makeup: 7 vowels, 8 consonants.
Among 17 tracked 15-letter entries, INTENSIFICATION ranks by raw score (20 points). Similar-length words in the same dictionary include BELSHAZZARESQUE, BENZDIOXDIAZINE, HYPEROXYGENIZED, OXYBENZALDEHYDE; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, INTENSIFICATION carries 7 vowels and 8 consonants. Its consonant-heavy shape pairs well with open vowel dumps on the board. Hooks on I or N are common study angles; browse words starting with I and words ending with N to rehearse parallel sets.
INTENSIFICATION is a 15-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 15, starts with I, ends with N, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 15-letter entries like INTENSIFICATION frequently cross shorter words; knowing that INTENSIFICATION contains A, C, E, F, I, N, O, S, T helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as i?????????????n to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside INTENSIFICATION include CA, FI, IC — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: I, N, T, E, S, F, C, A, O. Letter-frequency tables on this site are built from the same dictionary that powers the Word Unscrambler, so list pages and word pages stay consistent.
Use UnscrambleTools tools together: unscramble intensification directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 20 points in the Scrabble Score Calculator. Daily puzzle hints and Wordle practice pages share the same dictionary backbone, which keeps scores and validity aligned across the site.
Etymology: UnscrambleTools does not publish a full historical etymology for every rare word-game entry. When we detect recognizable English prefixes or suffixes, we note them in the definition section; otherwise treat INTENSIFICATION as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "INTENSIFICATION — action that makes something stronger or more extreme" (20 Scrabble points). If you are validating a tournament list, cross-check NASPA or WESPA references — our dictionary optimizes for practical word-game coverage, including obscure but legal entries that appear in casual Scrabble and crossword construction.
Frequently asked questions
- Is INTENSIFICATION a valid Scrabble word?
- INTENSIFICATION is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (15 letters, 20 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
- How many points is INTENSIFICATION worth in Scrabble?
- INTENSIFICATION is worth 20 points using standard Scrabble letter values before any board multipliers. Lexical sense: action that makes something stronger or more extreme. See the letter breakdown on this page for tile-by-tile values.
- What does INTENSIFICATION mean?
- INTENSIFICATION (noun): action that makes something stronger or more extreme. Additional senses: the act of increasing the contrast of (a photographic film). (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- What is the Scrabble score of INTENSIFICATION?
- INTENSIFICATION scores 20 points as a raw tile sum. Board multipliers apply only during live play; this page shows the base score for fair comparison with other 15-letter words.
- Does INTENSIFICATION have anagrams?
- INTENSIFICATION has no other anagrams in this dictionary, which can make it a strong unique play when you need this exact letter set.
- How many letters are in INTENSIFICATION?
- INTENSIFICATION has 15 letters, starts with I, ends with N, and uses the alphagram ACEFIIIINNNOSTT (sorted letters for quick anagram spotting).
- How can I unscramble letters to find INTENSIFICATION?
- Open the Anagram Solver or Word Unscrambler, enter your rack letters (use ? for blanks), and filter to 15-letter results or "contains" patterns that match INTENSIFICATION. The Pattern Finder supports crossword-style slots as well.
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