AFFECTION
/əˈfɛkʃən/
9 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of AFFECTION
The act of affecting or acting upon.
The state of being affected, especially: a change in, or alteration of, the emotional state of a person or other animal, caused by a subjective affect (a subjective feeling or emotion), which arises in response to a stimulus which may result from either thought or perception.
An attribute; a quality or property; a condition.
To feel affection for.
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Is AFFECTION a Scrabble Word?
Yes, AFFECTION is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: AFFECTION uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for AFFECTION
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | a | f | f | e | c | t | i | o | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in AFFECTION
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How to Use AFFECTION in Word Games
AFFECTION is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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