Affairs
7 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Events, matters, or situations of public or personal concern; business or activities that one is involved in. Can also refer to romantic or sexual relationships outside of marriage.
“The minister of foreign affairs travelled to several countries to strengthen diplomatic relations.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/əˈfɛəz/
Syllables
af·fairs
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Wordle
A appears twice; double F in middle; contains vowels A, I
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Scrabble
Worth 13 points; double F adds value, and S allows extensions
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