Affect
6 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
To influence or make a change to something.
“The rain will affect our picnic plans.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ə'fɛkt/
Syllables
af·fect
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Double F in middle, often confused with 'effect'.
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Worth 12 points with valuable F letters.
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