INTOXICATING
Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Is INTOXICATING a Scrabble word?
Yes. INTOXICATING is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (12 letters, 22 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: adjective
causing intoxication; "an intoxicating drink"
- extremely exciting as if by alcohol or a narcotic
- causing intoxication; "an intoxicating drink"
Synonyms
heady, intoxicant
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
Scrabble score breakdown
INTOXICATING scores 22 points before board multipliers.
- I = 1
- N = 1
- T = 1
- O = 1
- X = 8
- I = 1
- C = 3
- A = 1
- T = 1
- I = 1
- N = 1
- G = 2
Letter counts: A×1, C×1, G×1, I×3, N×2, O×1, T×2, X×1
Letter breakdown
INTOXICATING has no other anagrams in this dictionary.
Similar 12-letter words
Crossword relevance
INTOXICATING is a 12-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 12, starts with I, ends with G, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example sentence
Example: "INTOXICATING — causing intoxication; "an intoxicating drink"" (22 Scrabble points).
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Contains letter pairs
Complete word guide
INTOXICATING 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 INTOXICATING a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
INTOXICATING (adjective): extremely exciting as if by alcohol or a narcotic. Additional senses: causing intoxication; "an intoxicating drink".
In standard Scrabble scoring, INTOXICATING totals 22 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. INTOXICATING includes premium tiles (X), which can swing tight games when you cover a double- or triple-letter square.
INTOXICATING is 12 letters long, begins with I, ends with G, and sorts to the alphagram ACGIIINNOTTX. No other entry in this dictionary rearranges into the same letter set, so INTOXICATING is unique within its alphagram family. Letter makeup: 5 vowels, 7 consonants.
Among 17 tracked 12-letter entries, INTOXICATING ranks by raw score (22 points). Similar-length words in the same dictionary include AZOXYBENZOIC, QUIZZABILITY, QUIZZICALITY, AZOXYBENZENE; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, INTOXICATING carries 5 vowels and 7 consonants. High-value letters (X) make INTOXICATING attractive when you can land a multiplier — but harder to play from a mixed rack. Hooks on I or G are common study angles; browse words starting with I and words ending with G to rehearse parallel sets.
INTOXICATING is a 12-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 12, starts with I, ends with G, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 12-letter entries like INTOXICATING frequently cross shorter words; knowing that INTOXICATING contains A, C, G, I, N, O, T, X helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as i??????????g to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside INTOXICATING include CA, IC, NG — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: I, N, T, O, X, C, A, G. 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 intoxicating directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 22 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 INTOXICATING as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "INTOXICATING — causing intoxication; "an intoxicating drink"" (22 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 INTOXICATING a valid Scrabble word?
- INTOXICATING is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (12 letters, 22 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 INTOXICATING worth in Scrabble?
- INTOXICATING is worth 22 points using standard Scrabble letter values before any board multipliers. Lexical sense: causing intoxication; "an intoxicating drink". See the letter breakdown on this page for tile-by-tile values.
- What does INTOXICATING mean?
- INTOXICATING (adjective): extremely exciting as if by alcohol or a narcotic. Additional senses: causing intoxication; "an intoxicating drink". (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- What is the Scrabble score of INTOXICATING?
- INTOXICATING scores 22 points as a raw tile sum. Board multipliers apply only during live play; this page shows the base score for fair comparison with other 12-letter words.
- Does INTOXICATING have anagrams?
- INTOXICATING 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 INTOXICATING?
- INTOXICATING has 12 letters, starts with I, ends with G, and uses the alphagram ACGIIINNOTTX (sorted letters for quick anagram spotting).
- How can I unscramble letters to find INTOXICATING?
- Open the Anagram Solver or Word Unscrambler, enter your rack letters (use ? for blanks), and filter to 12-letter results or "contains" patterns that match INTOXICATING. The Pattern Finder supports crossword-style slots as well.
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