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Afford

Yes, afford is a valid Scrabble word. It has 6 letters and is worth 13 points in Scrabble.

What does afford mean?

verb

  1. be able to spare or give up I can't afford to spend two hours with this person
  2. be the cause or source of He gave me a lot of trouble
  3. have the financial means to do something or buy something We can't afford to send our children to college

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for afford

Word facts

Letters6
Vowels / consonants2 / 4
Scrabble points13
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of afford

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters AFFORD.

Words you can make from afford

Unscramble AFFORD for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is afford a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Afford 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 afford worth in Scrabble?

Afford is worth 13 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does afford mean?

Afford means: be able to spare or give up.