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INTERCEPTS

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Intercepts.

Intercepts - as a noun

The point at which a line intersects a coordinate axis

Intercepts - 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)
stop6
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
catch12grab7take 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)
bug6tap5wiretap12

Example Sentences

"The intercepts revealed information about the enemy's plans."
"The government agency monitors phone intercepts to prevent criminal activities."
"The intercepts provided valuable intelligence to the intelligence agency."
"The intercepts confirmed the suspicions of the investigators."
"The detective intercepts the suspect in a dark alley."
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Word Game Points

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

INTERCEPTS has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is INTERCEPTS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, intercepts is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
INTERCEPTS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is INTERCEPTS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, intercepts is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
INTERCEPTS has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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