Afflict
7 lettersverbmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
To cause severe suffering, pain, or distress to someone.
“The disease can afflict people of any age, though the elderly are most vulnerable.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/əˈflɪkt/
Syllables
af·flict
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Wordle
Contains double F and ends in -LICT, A, F, F, L, I, C, T with C and T closing the word
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Scrabble
Worth 15 points, double F (4+4) and C (3) contribute, a solid 7-letter play with a distinctive ending
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