Intractable has 8 synonyms including stubborn, recalcitrant, refractory. Opposite words include tractable. This page lists all similar and related words with Scrabble and Words With Friends point values.
Each word shows its Scrabble point value. Click any synonym to see its own synonyms and related words.
Words associated with intractable by meaning or context.
Intractable contains 11 letters: 4 vowels (I, A, E) and 7 consonants (N, T, R, C, B, L). Here is the frequency breakdown:
Intractable scores 15 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends. As a 11-letter word, intractable can help clear tiles from your rack for bonus points. With 4 vowels and 7 consonants, this word has a consonant-heavy letter distribution.
Highest-scoring synonyms you can use instead:
| Word | Scrabble | WWF | Letters |
|---|---|---|---|
| refractory | 18 | 18 | 10 |
| uncontrollable | 18 | 26 | 14 |
| unmanageable | 17 | 24 | 12 |
| recalcitrant | 16 | 20 | 12 |
| unmalleable | 15 | 22 | 11 |
The most common synonyms for intractable are stubborn, recalcitrant, refractory, uncontrollable, balking. In total, there are 8 words with similar meaning listed on this page.
Common antonyms of intractable include tractable.
Yes, intractable is a valid Scrabble word worth 15 points. In Words With Friends, it scores 19 points.
Intractable has 11 letters: 4 vowels (I, A, E) and 7 consonants (N, T, R, C, B, L).