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AFTERNOON

/af.təɾˈnʉːn/

9 letters · 3 syllables · noun, adverb, interjection

A 1/1
F 4/4
T 1/1
E 1/1
R 1/1
N 1/2
O 1/1
O 1/1
N 1/2

Definition of AFTERNOON

noun

The part of the day from noon or lunchtime until sunset, evening, or suppertime or 6pm.

noun

The later part of anything, often with implications of decline.

noun

A party or social event held in the afternoon.

adverb

(more often in the plural) In the afternoon.

interjection

Clipping of good afternoon.

Synonyms of AFTERNOON

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Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
14
points

Is AFTERNOON a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 12 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 12 pts Words With Friends — 14 pts

Tip: AFTERNOON uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for AFTERNOON

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter afternoon Total
Scrabble 141111111 12
WWF 141112112 14

Words You Can Make With the Letters in AFTERNOON

100 words from the letters in AFTERNOON

How to Use AFTERNOON in Word Games

AFTERNOON is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About AFTERNOON

What does AFTERNOON mean?
AFTERNOON is a noun. The part of the day from noon or lunchtime until sunset, evening, or suppertime or 6pm.
Is AFTERNOON a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, AFTERNOON is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is AFTERNOON worth in Scrabble?
AFTERNOON is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from AFTERNOON?
You can make 100 words from the letters in AFTERNOON. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of AFTERNOON?
Synonyms of AFTERNOON include: aft, arvo, undern. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.