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Affright

Yes, affright is a valid Scrabble word. It has 8 letters and is worth 18 points in Scrabble.

What does affright mean?

noun

  1. an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

verb

  1. cause fear in The stranger who hangs around the building frightens me

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for affright

Word facts

Letters8
Vowels / consonants2 / 6
Scrabble points18
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonRare

Anagrams of affright

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters AFFRIGHT.

Words you can make from affright

Unscramble AFFRIGHT for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is affright a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Affright 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 affright worth in Scrabble?

Affright is worth 18 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does affright mean?

Affright means: an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety.