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Affricative

Yes, affricative is a valid Scrabble word. It has 11 letters and is worth 22 points in Scrabble.

What does affricative mean?

noun

  1. 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 affricative

Word facts

Letters11
Vowels / consonants5 / 6
Scrabble points22
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonRare

Anagrams of affricative

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters AFFRICATIVE.

Words you can make from affricative

Unscramble AFFRICATIVE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is affricative a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Affricative 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 affricative worth in Scrabble?

Affricative is worth 22 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does affricative mean?

Affricative 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').