Intervention
12 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The action of becoming involved in a situation to improve or alter it. It represents active participation to influence outcomes, often in conflicts, crises, or problems.
“Early intervention programmes can significantly improve outcomes for children with learning difficulties.”
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IPA
/ɪntəˈvɛnʃən/
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in·ter·ven·tion
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Wordle
Features the 'TION' suffix and multiple 'E' and 'I' vowels; contains the 'INTER' opening
Scrabble
Worth 15 points; the 'V' tile provides good scoring potential on premium squares
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