Words Starting
With INTER
INTER- comes from Latin and means "between" or "among." INTERNATIONAL (between nations), INTERACT (act between), INTERRUPT (break between). INTER is also a valid Scrabble word (5 pts) meaning "to bury."
What Does INTER- Mean?
INTER- comes from Latin inter meaning "between" or "among." It describes relationships that exist between things: INTERNATIONAL = relations between nations, INTERCEPT = stop something moving between two points, INTERVENE = come between two parties, INTERFACE = the surface between two systems. INTER- almost always creates words of 8+ letters, making INTER- vocabulary valuable for Scrabble bingo setups.
INTER Words by Length
8-letter INTER words
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the INTER- prefix mean?
INTER- comes from Latin inter meaning "between" or "among." It indicates something that exists or occurs between two or more things: INTERNATIONAL = between nations, INTERACT = act with each other, INTERCEPT = catch between, INTERRUPT = break between, INTERVENE = come between. INTER- creates primarily 8–14 letter words.
Is INTER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. INTER is a valid 5-letter Scrabble word worth 5 points. It means to bury a dead body (interment). INTERN (6 pts) and INTERNE (7 pts) are also valid. All three make useful board anchors for longer INTER- hook plays.
What are common words starting with INTER?
Common INTER- words: INTER, INTERN, INTERIM, INTERNAL, INTERVAL, INTERACT, INTEREST, INTERNET, INTERCOM, INTERFACE, INTERPRET, INTERSECT, INTERVENE, INTERVIEW, INTERLOCK, INTERLUDE, INTERRUPT, INTERNATIONAL. Most everyday INTER- words are 8–14 letters.
What is the difference between INTER- and INTRA-?
INTER- means "between" two or more different things (INTERNATIONAL = between nations, INTERACTIVE = between participants). INTRA- means "within" a single thing (INTRAMURAL = within the walls of one institution, INTRANET = network within one organization). Inter- crosses boundaries; intra- stays inside them.