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AFFRICATE

17 pts

AFFRICATE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 17 points. AFFRICATE means "to pronounce a vowel sound which starts with an alveolar and ends with a fricative".

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

to pronounce a vowel sound which starts with an alveolar and ends with a fricative

In a sentence: "They affricate."

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Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in AFFRICATE, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

A1
F4
F4
R1
I1
C3
A1
T1
E1
= 17

AFFRICATE Scrabble FAQ

Is AFFRICATE a Scrabble word?
AFFRICATE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 17 points.
What does AFFRICATE mean?
to pronounce a vowel sound which starts with an alveolar and ends with a fricative
How do you use AFFRICATE in a sentence?
In a sentence: "They affricate."
How many points is AFFRICATE worth in Scrabble?
AFFRICATE is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept AFFRICATE?
AFFRICATE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).