The crossword solutions for the term SCATTERED; IRREGULAR are SPORADIC (8 letters). The word 'SPORADIC' means occurring at irregular intervals or in random or unpredictable instances. It is often used to describe a pattern of behavior or events that are not consistent or regular. For example, a person who has SPORADIC attendance at work may show up to work on some days but not others. Similarly, a SPORADIC rainfall pattern would involve rain falling at unpredictable times and in unpredictable amounts.