Infect
6 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
To transmit a disease or pathogen to a person, animal, or organism.
“The contaminated water supply began to infect residents across the whole district.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ɪnˈfɛkt/
Syllables
in·fect
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Word Game Tips
Wordle
Has consonant clusters IN and CT at either end. Starts with IN and ends with CT. Shared letters with INSECT and EFFECT help narrow the board.
Scrabble
Worth 11 points. F (4) and C (3) are the high-value tiles. Hooks to INFECTED and INFECTING for strong longer plays.
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