INTERFERENCE

/ˌɪntəɹˈfiɹɨns/ Scrabble 17 Words With Friends 20

Scrabble letter values: I₁N₁T₁E₁R₁F₄E₁R₁E₁N₁C₃E₁ = 17

Definition

noun a policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries. — synonyms: intervention
noun the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding. — synonyms: hindrance, hinderance
noun electrical or acoustic activity that can disturb communication. — synonyms: noise, disturbance
noun (American football) blocking a player's path with your body.
noun any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome. — synonyms: hindrance, hinderance, hitch, preventive, preventative, encumbrance, incumbrance

“he ran interference for the quarterback”
“They were glued to the TV, as the referee called out a fifteen yard penalty for interference.”
“They wanted to watch the game on TV, but there was too much interference to even make out the score on the tiny screen.”