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).

Scrabble

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18 pts

AFFECTING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points. AFFECTING means "arousing feelings of pity".

/əˈfɛktɪŋ/

Pronunciation: /əˈfɛktɪŋ/

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

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.

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adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

arousing feelings of pity

In a sentence: "It is affecting."

Check the Scrabble meaning of AFFECTING. It scores 18 points.

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

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Is AFFECTING a Scrabble word?: AFFECTING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points.
What does AFFECTING mean?: arousing feelings of pity
How do you use AFFECTING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is 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).