How many points is AFFORDING worth in Scrabble?

AFFORDING is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept AFFORDING?

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

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AFFORDING

17 pts

AFFORDING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 17 points. AFFORDING is a verb form of afford. AFFORD means "to have sufficient means for".

Meaning & examples

verb

To incur, stand, or bear without serious detriment, as an act which might under other circumstances be injurious;—with an auxiliary, as can, could, might, etc.; to be able or rich enough.
Example: I think we can afford the extra hour it will take. We can only afford to buy a small car at the moment.
To offer, provide, or supply, as in selling, granting, expending, with profit, or without loss or too great injury.
Example: A affords his goods cheaper than B.
To give forth; to supply, yield, or produce as the natural result, fruit, or issue.
Example: Grapes afford wine. Olives afford oil. The earth affords fruit. The sea affords an abundant supply of fish.

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Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

AFFORDING is a verb form of afford. AFFORD means "to have sufficient means for".

In a sentence: "They affording."

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AFFORD13 pts

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Letter Values

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AFFORDING Scrabble FAQ

Is AFFORDING a Scrabble word?: AFFORDING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 17 points.
What does AFFORDING mean?: AFFORDING is a verb form of afford. AFFORD means "to have sufficient means for".
How do you use AFFORDING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They affording."
How many points is AFFORDING worth in Scrabble?: AFFORDING is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept AFFORDING?: AFFORDING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).