Afferent
Yes, afferent is a valid Scrabble word. It has 8 letters and is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
What does afferent mean?
noun
- a nerve that passes impulses from receptors toward or to the central nervous system
adjective
- of nerves and nerve impulses; conveying sensory information from the sense organs to the CNS
afferent nerves
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Word facts
| Letters | 8 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 3 / 5 |
| Scrabble points | 14 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Less common |
Anagrams of afferent
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters AFFERENT.
Words you can make from afferent
Frequently asked questions
Is afferent a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Afferent is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
How many points is afferent worth in Scrabble?
Afferent is worth 14 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does afferent mean?
Afferent means: a nerve that passes impulses from receptors toward or to the central nervous system.