AFFORDS
/əˈfɔːdz/
7 letters · 2 syllables · verb
Definition of AFFORDS
To incur, stand, or bear without serious detriment, as an act which might under other circumstances be injurious;—with an auxiliary, as can, could, might, etc.; to be able or rich enough.
"I think we can afford the extra hour it will take. We can only afford to buy a small car at the moment."
To offer, provide, or supply, as in selling, granting, expending, with profit, or without loss or too great injury.
"A affords his goods cheaper than B."
To give forth; to supply, yield, or produce as the natural result, fruit, or issue.
"Grapes afford wine. Olives afford oil. The earth affords fruit. The sea affords an abundant supply of fish."
Examples of AFFORDS in a Sentence
- "I think we can afford the extra hour it will take. We can only afford to buy a small car at the moment."
- "A affords his goods cheaper than B."
- "Grapes afford wine. Olives afford oil. The earth affords fruit. The sea affords an abundant supply of fish."
Word Details
Is AFFORDS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, AFFORDS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of AFFORDS earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 64 points total.
Letter Values for AFFORDS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | a | f | f | o | r | d | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 14 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in AFFORDS
94 words from the letters in AFFORDS
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How to Use AFFORDS in Word Games
AFFORDS is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since AFFORDS uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 64 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble AFFORDS to find 94 additional valid words.