How many points is AFFERENT worth in Scrabble?

AFFERENT is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept AFFERENT?

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

Can you add a letter to AFFERENT?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes AFFERENTS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

AFFERENT

14 pts

AFFERENT is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points. AFFERENT means "directing inwards to a body part, esp the brain or spinal cord".

Meaning & examples

/ˈæ.fə.rənt/

noun

An afferent structure or connection

adjective

Carrying towards.
Example: An afferent nerve carries impulses from the body to the brain.

Antonyms: efferent

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adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

directing inwards to a body part, esp the brain or spinal cord

In a sentence: "It is afferent."

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Back hooks

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AFFERENTS15 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

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AFFERENT Scrabble FAQ

Is AFFERENT a Scrabble word?: AFFERENT is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points.
What does AFFERENT mean?: directing inwards to a body part, esp the brain or spinal cord
How do you use AFFERENT in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is afferent."
How many points is AFFERENT worth in Scrabble?: AFFERENT is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept AFFERENT?: AFFERENT is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to AFFERENT?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes AFFERENTS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.