AFFLUENCE refers to the state of having an abundance of wealth, property, or material goods; prosperity and richness.
Yes. AFFLUENCE is in the Scrabble-style word list used by our tools and scores 17 points in Scrabble, 21 in Words With Friends and 19 in Wordfeud (base tile values, no board multipliers). Always check the dictionary your game uses (NWL, Collins or the WWF list) before playing.
| Letter | A | F | F | L | U | E | N | C | E | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 17 |
| Words With Friends | 1 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 21 |
| Wordfeud | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 19 |
AFFLUENCE denotes a state of abundant wealth, prosperity, and material well-being. It implies not just having money, but enjoying a lifestyle characterized by plenty, comfort, and the ability to afford luxuries beyond basic necessities. Affluence encompasses both individual wealth and societal prosperity. It often refers to having substantial financial resources, valuable possessions, and access to opportunities that money can provide. The term suggests a flow of wealth (from its Latin roots) rather than static riches. Key aspects of affluence: Financial wealth: Substantial income, investments, and assets Material comfort: Quality housing, possessions, and amenities Social advantages: Access to education, healthcare, and opportunities Economic security: Freedom from financial worry and constraint
The word affluence comes from Latin affluentia, meaning "a flowing to" or "abundance." This derives from affluere - combining ad- (to, toward) + fluere (to flow), literally meaning "to flow toward." The metaphor of flowing water representing wealth is ancient - just as rivers flow abundantly, so does wealth "flow" to the affluent. The word entered Middle English through Old French in the 14th century. Originally, affluence could mean any kind of abundant flow, including crowds of people. The specific association with wealth and prosperity became dominant by the 18th century during the rise of mercantile capitalism.
Anagrams: no other word uses exactly the letters of AFFLUENCE.
Hooks: no front hooks; back AFFLUENCES.
Words inside AFFLUENCE: 92 shorter words can be made from these letters – highest scoring: EFFACECAFFCUFFFECULAECANFULENFACEFECULALUFFAFECALFENCELUFFNAFF. See all words from AFFLUENCE.