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Is AFFECT a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, AFFECT is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 14 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does AFFECT mean?

  1. verb

    have an effect upon

    “Will the new rules affect me?”

  2. verb

    act physically on; have an effect upon

    “the medicine affects my heart rate”

  3. verb

    connect closely and often incriminatingly

    “This new ruling affects your business”

  4. verb

    make believe with the intent to deceive

    “He feigned that he was ill”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

14

Scrabble

15

Words With Friends

6

Letters

A (1) + F (4) + F (4) + E (1) + C (3) + T (1) = 14 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsListed

Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.

Hooks for AFFECT

Single letters that turn AFFECT into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks1

Words you can make from AFFECT

The 35 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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