Affix
5 lettersverbUpdated June 2026
Definition
To attach, fasten, or add something to; in linguistics, a bound morpheme added to a word.
“Please affix your signature at the bottom of each page.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈæ.fɪks/
Syllables
af·fix
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Wordle
"Affix" repeats a letter (4 unique of 5), so it rules out fewer options as an opening guess. Its 2 vowels balance the consonants. Watch the less-common letter X.
Scrabble
"Affix" is worth 18 points before board bonuses. It carries the high-value tile X — land it on a premium square for a big swing.
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