INFESTATION

11-letter word

I 1
N 1
F 4
E 1
S 1
T 1
A 1
T 1
I 1
O 1
N 1
14 pts Scrabble NWL/CSW
16 pts Words With Friends

INFESTATION is a valid Scrabble word

Is INFESTATION Valid in Word Games?

GameValidScore / Notes
Scrabble (NWL)✅ Yes14 points
Scrabble (CSW)✅ Yes14 points
Words With Friends✅ Yes16 points
Wordfeud✅ Yes14 points
Upwords✅ YesValid tile word
Bananagrams✅ YesValid tile word
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GameValidNotes
Wordle❌ NoRequires exactly 5 letters — INFESTATION has 11
Quordle❌ NoMust be exactly 5 letters
Octordle❌ NoMust be exactly 5 letters
Dordle❌ NoMust be exactly 5 letters
Survivle❌ NoMust be exactly 5 letters
Absurdle❌ NoMust be exactly 5 letters
Lingo❌ NoMust be exactly 5 letters
NYT Crossword✅ YesValid crossword entry
Mini Crossword⚠️ LongBest for 3–5 letter words
Crossword (general)✅ YesValid crossword entry
Cryptic Crossword✅ YesValid answer or anagram source
Acrostic✅ YesValid answer word
Waffle❌ NoBest for 5-letter words
Wordscapes✅ YesValid word
Word Cookies✅ YesValid word
Word Search✅ YesCan appear in grid
Jumble✅ YesValid unscramble target
Anagram✅ YesValid anagram base word
Boggle✅ YesLetters must be adjacent on grid
SpellTower✅ YesValid word
Alphabear✅ YesValid word
Spelling Bee⚠️ MaybeMust use only the 7 given letters
Letterboxed⚠️ MaybeNo consecutive same-side letters
Squaredle⚠️ MaybeLetters must be adjacent
Blossom⚠️ MaybeMust use centre letter
Typeshift⚠️ MaybeLetters must align in columns
Semantle✅ YesAny real English word
Jotto⚠️ MaybeMust match opponent word length
Hangman✅ YesValid hidden word
Word Ladder⚠️ MaybeMust be same length as chain
Connections✅ YesCan be a category member
Strands✅ YesCan be a theme word
Codenames✅ YesValid clue or card word
Nerdle❌ NoNumbers/operators only
Worldle❌ NoCountry names only
Heardle❌ NoSong titles only
Framed❌ NoFilm titles only

What Does INFESTATION Mean?

NOUN

the state of being invaded or overrun by parasites

INFESTATION Scrabble Score

Letter by Letter

I 1
N 1
F 4
E 1
S 1
T 1
A 1
T 1
I 1
O 1
N 1
Scrabble total: 14 points (NWL/CSW) WWF total: 16 points

Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place F on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.

INFESTATION — Word Stats

Letters
11
Vowels
5
I, E, A, I, O
Consonants
6
Scrabble pts
14
WWF pts
16
Starts with
I
Ends with
N
Back hook
INFESTATIONS

Is INFESTATION Valid in Scrabble?

✅ Yes — INFESTATION scores 14 points in Scrabble.

Valid in all major tile-based word games:

  • Scrabble NWL (North America) — 14 pts ✅
  • Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 14 pts ✅
  • Words With Friends — 16 pts ✅
  • Wordfeud — 14 pts ✅
  • Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
  • Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word

Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in INFESTATION are F (4 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.

Is INFESTATION Valid in Words With Friends?

✅ Yes — INFESTATION scores 16 points in Words With Friends.

Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why INFESTATION scores 16 pts in WWF vs 14 pts in Scrabble.

Playing 11+ letters in one turn earns WWF's 35-point bingo bonus on top of the word score.

I 1
N 2
F 4
E 1
S 1
T 1
A 1
T 1
I 1
O 1
N 2

Is INFESTATION a Wordle Word?

❌ No — INFESTATION cannot be a Wordle answer.

Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. INFESTATION has 11 letters.

These 5-letter Wordle variants use the same rules: Quordle · Octordle · Dordle · Survivle · Absurdle · Lingo · Wordle Unlimited

5-letter Wordle words you can make from INFESTATION's letters: AEONS · AINOI · AITIS · ANENT · ANION · ANISE

Is INFESTATION Valid in Crossword Puzzles?

✅ Yes — INFESTATION is a valid crossword entry accepted in standard English dictionaries.

Works in these crossword formats:

  • NYT Crossword — standard American grid
  • Mini Crossword — 5×5 grid (shorter words preferred)
  • Cryptic Crossword — can be used as answer or anagram fodder
  • Acrostic — valid answer word

Useful crossword patterns for INFESTATION:

I____________________NI_________N

Is INFESTATION Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?

✅ Yes — INFESTATION is valid in Wordscapes and Word Cookies when all required letters are available.

Also valid as an unscramble target in: Jumble · Anagram · SpellTower · Alphabear · Boggle

Finding a 11-letter word earns maximum bonus stars in Wordscapes. More commonly you will score with shorter words hidden within INFESTATION's letters.

Words You Can Make From INFESTATION

Shorter words hidden in INFESTATION's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.

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Anagrams of INFESTATION

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Frequently Asked Questions About INFESTATION

Is INFESTATION a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. INFESTATION is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.

How many points is INFESTATION in Scrabble?

INFESTATION scores 14 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 16 points.

Is INFESTATION valid in Words With Friends?

Yes. INFESTATION is a valid Words With Friends word worth 16 points.

What does INFESTATION mean?

INFESTATION: the state of being invaded or overrun by parasites

Can INFESTATION be used in Wordle?

No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. INFESTATION has 11 letters.

What words can you make from INFESTATION's letters?

Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from INFESTATION's letters. Short words like AE, AF, AI can be played in Scrabble rack play.

Does INFESTATION have any anagrams?

Yes — INFESTATION's letters can also spell: FESTINATION, SINFONIETTA.

Is INFESTATION in the dictionary?

Yes. INFESTATION appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.

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