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INFECT

/ɪnˈfɛkt/

6 letters · 2 syllables · verb, adjective

I 1/1
N 1/2
F 4/4
E 1/1
C 3/4
T 1/1
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Definition of INFECT

verb

To bring into contact with a substance that causes illness (a pathogen).

"Not everyone will be infected when an epidemic strikes."

verb

To make somebody enthusiastic about one's own passion.

"Her passion for dancing has infected me."

adjective

Infected.

Antonyms of INFECT

Words with opposite meaning

disinfect

Examples of INFECT in a Sentence

  • "Not everyone will be infected when an epidemic strikes."
  • "Her passion for dancing has infected me."

Word Details

Letters
6
Syllables
2
Scrabble
11
points
WWF
13
points

Is INFECT a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 11 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 11 pts Words With Friends — 13 pts

Tip: INFECT uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for INFECT

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

Letter infect Total
Scrabble 114131 11
WWF 124141 13

Words You Can Make With the Letters in INFECT

45 words from the letters in INFECT

5-letter words

fecit 10/11 UK feint 8/9 USUKWWF fient 8/9 UK

4-letter words

fice 9/10 USUKWWF feni 7/8 UK fine 7/8 USUKWWF neif 7/8 USUKWWF nief 7/8 UK nife 7/8 UK fent 7/8 UK cine 6/8 USUKWWF nice 6/8 USUKWWF cite 6/7 USUKWWF etic 6/7 USUKWWF tice 6/7 UK cent 6/8 USUKWWF nite 4/5 USWWF tine 4/5 USUKWWF

3-letter words

fie 6/6 USUKWWF fen 6/7 USUKWWF nef 6/7 UK fin 6/7 USUKWWF eft 6/6 USUKWWF fet 6/6 USUKWWF fte 6/6 UK tef 6/6 UK fit 6/6 USUKWWF nft 6/7 ice 5/6 USUKWWF tic 5/6 USUKWWF tie 3/3 USUKWWF net 3/4 USUKWWF ten 3/4 USUKWWF nit 3/4 USUKWWF tin 3/4 USUKWWF

2-letter words

ef 5/5 USUKWWF fe 5/5 UK if 5/5 USUKWWF en 2/3 USUKWWF ne 2/3 USUKWWF in 2/3 USUKWWF et 2/2 USUKWWF te 2/2 UK it 2/2 USUKWWF ti 2/2 USUKWWF

How to Use INFECT in Word Games

INFECT is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, INFECT is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble INFECT to find 45 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About INFECT

What does INFECT mean?
INFECT is a verb. To bring into contact with a substance that causes illness (a pathogen).
Is INFECT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, INFECT is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
How many points is INFECT worth in Scrabble?
INFECT is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends. It is a 6-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from INFECT?
You can make 45 words from the letters in INFECT. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.