AFFRICATE
/ˈæfɹɪkeɪt/
9 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb
A
1/1
F
4/4
F
4/4
R
1/1
I
1/1
C
3/4
A
1/1
T
1/1
E
1/1
Definition of AFFRICATE
noun
A sound produced using a combination of a plosive and a fricative.
verb
To produce (a plosive) as an affricate.
Word Details
Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
17
points
WWF
18
points
Is AFFRICATE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, AFFRICATE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Scrabble US (TWL) — 17 pts
Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 17 pts
Words With Friends — 18 pts
Tip: AFFRICATE uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for AFFRICATE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | a | f | f | r | i | c | a | t | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in AFFRICATE
100 words from the letters in AFFRICATE
7-letter words
6-letter words
5-letter words
fifer
11/11
USUKWWF
triff
11/11
UK
facia
10/11
USUKWWF
facer
10/11
USUKWWF
farce
10/11
USUKWWF
farci
10/11
USUKWWF
facet
10/11
USUKWWF
fecit
10/11
UK
craft
10/11
USUKWWF
fract
10/11
UK
afear
8/8
UK
afire
8/8
USUKWWF
feria
8/8
USUKWWF
tafia
8/8
USUKWWF
aftie
8/8
UK
after
8/8
USUKWWF
frate
8/8
UK
trefa
8/8
UK
afrit
8/8
USUKWWF
frati
8/8
UK
freit
8/8
UK
refit
8/8
USUKWWF
treif
8/8
UK
aecia
7/8
USUKWWF
areca
7/8
USUKWWF
acari
7/8
USUKWWF
areic
7/8
USUKWWF
ceria
7/8
USUKWWF
erica
7/8
USUKWWF
aceta
7/8
USUKWWF
carat
7/8
USUKWWF
carta
7/8
UK
caret
7/8
USUKWWF
carte
7/8
USUKWWF
cater
7/8
USUKWWF
crate
7/8
USUKWWF
react
7/8
USUKWWF
recta
7/8
USUKWWF
trace
7/8
USUKWWF
artic
7/8
UK
triac
7/8
USUKWWF
citer
7/8
USUKWWF
recti
7/8
USUKWWF
trice
7/8
USUKWWF
reata
5/5
USUKWWF
atria
5/5
USUKWWF
raita
5/5
UK
riata
5/5
USUKWWF
taira
5/5
UK
tiara
5/5
USUKWWF
irate
5/5
USUKWWF
retia
5/5
USUKWWF
terai
5/5
USUKWWF
4-letter words
caff
12/13
USUKWWF
fief
10/10
USUKWWF
fife
10/10
USUKWWF
raff
10/10
USUKWWF
riff
10/10
USUKWWF
teff
10/10
USUKWWF
tiff
10/10
USUKWWF
cafe
9/10
USWWF
face
9/10
USUKWWF
fice
9/10
USUKWWF
fact
9/10
USUKWWF
afar
7/7
USUKWWF
fare
7/7
USUKWWF
fear
7/7
USUKWWF
frae
7/7
USUKWWF
fair
7/7
USUKWWF
fiar
7/7
USUKWWF
fire
7/7
USUKWWF
reif
7/7
USUKWWF
rife
7/7
USUKWWF
fate
7/7
USUKWWF
feat
7/7
USUKWWF
feta
7/7
USUKWWF
fiat
7/7
USUKWWF
fart
7/7
USUKWWF
frat
7/7
USUKWWF
raft
7/7
USUKWWF
fret
7/7
USUKWWF
reft
7/7
USUKWWF
terf
7/7
UK
How to Use AFFRICATE in Word Games
AFFRICATE is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble AFFRICATE to find 100 additional valid words.
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Frequently Asked Questions About AFFRICATE
What does AFFRICATE mean?
AFFRICATE is a noun. A sound produced using a combination of a plosive and a fricative.
Is AFFRICATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, AFFRICATE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 17 points in Scrabble.
How many points is AFFRICATE worth in Scrabble?
AFFRICATE is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from AFFRICATE?
You can make 100 words from the letters in AFFRICATE. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of AFFRICATE?
Synonyms of AFFRICATE include: affricative. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.