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AFFECTION

/əˈfɛkʃən/

9 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb

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Definition of AFFECTION

noun

The act of affecting or acting upon.

noun

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.

noun

An attribute; a quality or property; a condition.

verb

To feel affection for.

Synonyms of AFFECTION

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Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
17
points
WWF
19
points

Is AFFECTION a Scrabble Word?

Yes, AFFECTION is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 17 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 17 pts Words With Friends — 19 pts

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 affection Total
Scrabble 144131111 17
WWF 144141112 19

Words You Can Make With the Letters in AFFECTION

100 words from the letters in AFFECTION

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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Frequently Asked Questions About AFFECTION

What does AFFECTION mean?
AFFECTION is a noun. The act of affecting or acting upon.
Is AFFECTION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, AFFECTION is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 17 points in Scrabble.
How many points is AFFECTION worth in Scrabble?
AFFECTION is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from AFFECTION?
You can make 100 words from the letters in AFFECTION. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of AFFECTION?
Synonyms of AFFECTION include: attachment, fondness, kindness, love, passion, tenderness. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.