How many points is AFFECTING worth in Scrabble?

AFFECTING is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept AFFECTING?

AFFECTING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

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AFFECTING

18 pts

AFFECTING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 18 points. AFFECTING is a verb form of affect. AFFECT means "to give a false appearance of".

Meaning & examples

/əˈfɛktɪŋ/

Pronunciation: /əˈfɛktɪŋ/

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verb

To influence or alter.
Example: The experience affected me deeply.
To move to emotion.
Example: He was deeply affected by the tragic ending of the play.
Of an illness or condition, to infect or harm (a part of the body).
Example: Hepatitis affects the liver.

Synonyms: alter, change, have an effect on, have an impact on, influence, attack, harm, infect

verb

To make a show of; to put on a pretense of; to feign; to assume. To make a false display of.
Example: He managed to affect a smile despite feeling quite miserable.
To aim for, to try to obtain.
To feel affection for (someone); to like, be fond of.

Synonyms: fake, feign, simulate

adjective

Producing or causing strong feelings and emotions.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

AFFECTING is a verb form of affect. AFFECT means "to give a false appearance of".

In a sentence: "They affecting."

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AFFECT14 pts

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Letter Values

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AFFECTING Scrabble FAQ

Is AFFECTING a Scrabble word?: AFFECTING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 18 points.
What does AFFECTING mean?: AFFECTING is a verb form of affect. AFFECT means "to give a false appearance of".
How do you use AFFECTING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They affecting."
How many points is AFFECTING worth in Scrabble?: AFFECTING is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept AFFECTING?: AFFECTING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).