Affricate
Yes, affricate is a valid Scrabble word. It has 9 letters and is worth 17 points in Scrabble.
What does affricate mean?
noun
- a composite speech sound consisting of a stop and a fricative articulated at the same point (as `ch' in `chair' and `j' in `joy')
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Synonyms for affricate
Word facts
| Letters | 9 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 4 / 5 |
| Scrabble points | 17 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Rare |
Anagrams of affricate
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters AFFRICATE.
Words you can make from affricate
Frequently asked questions
Is affricate a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Affricate 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 affricate worth in Scrabble?
Affricate is worth 17 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does affricate mean?
Affricate means: a composite speech sound consisting of a stop and a fricative articulated at the same point (as `ch' in `chair' and `j' in `joy').