Infection
Yes, infection is a valid Scrabble word. It has 9 letters and is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
What does infection mean?
noun
- the pathological state resulting from the invasion of the body by pathogenic microorganisms
- (phonetics) the alteration of a speech sound under the influence of a neighboring sound
- (medicine) the invasion of the body by pathogenic microorganisms and their multiplication which can lead to tissue damage and disease
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Word facts
| Letters | 9 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 4 / 5 |
| Scrabble points | 14 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Common |
Anagrams of infection
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters INFECTION.
Words you can make from infection
Frequently asked questions
Is infection a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Infection 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 infection worth in Scrabble?
Infection is worth 14 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does infection mean?
Infection means: the pathological state resulting from the invasion of the body by pathogenic microorganisms.