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INFECTS

7 letters · 2 syllables · verb

I 1/1
N 1/2
F 4/4
E 1/1
C 3/4
T 1/1
S 1/1

Definition of INFECTS

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."

Antonyms of INFECTS

Words with opposite meaning

Examples of INFECTS in a Sentence

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

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
14
points

Is INFECTS a Scrabble Word?

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

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

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of INFECTS earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 62 points total.

Letter Values for INFECTS

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

Letter infects Total
Scrabble 1141311 12
WWF 1241411 14

Words You Can Make With the Letters in INFECTS

100 words from the letters in INFECTS

How to Use INFECTS in Word Games

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

Bingo potential: Since INFECTS uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 62 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble INFECTS to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About INFECTS

What does INFECTS mean?
INFECTS is a verb. To bring into contact with a substance that causes illness (a pathogen).
Is INFECTS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, INFECTS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is INFECTS worth in Scrabble?
INFECTS is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from INFECTS?
You can make 100 words from the letters in INFECTS. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.