Infectious has 10 synonyms including corrupting, transmissible, contagious. Opposite words include noninfectious. This page lists all similar and related words with Scrabble and Words With Friends point values.
Each word shows its Scrabble point value. Click any synonym to see its own synonyms and related words.
Words associated with infectious by meaning or context.
Infectious contains 10 letters: 5 vowels (I, E, O, U) and 5 consonants (N, F, C, T, S). Here is the frequency breakdown:
Infectious scores 15 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends. High-value letters: F (4 pts). As a 10-letter word, infectious can help clear tiles from your rack for bonus points. With 5 vowels and 5 consonants, this word has a balanced letter distribution.
Highest-scoring synonyms you can use instead:
| Word | Scrabble | WWF | Letters |
|---|---|---|---|
| communicable | 22 | 30 | 12 |
| contractable | 18 | 23 | 12 |
| contaminating | 18 | 24 | 13 |
| transmissible | 17 | 21 | 13 |
| infective | 17 | 20 | 9 |
The most common synonyms for infectious are corrupting, transmissible, contagious, catching, contractable. In total, there are 10 words with similar meaning listed on this page.
Common antonyms of infectious include noninfectious.
Yes, infectious is a valid Scrabble word worth 15 points. In Words With Friends, it scores 18 points.
Infectious has 10 letters: 5 vowels (I, E, O, U) and 5 consonants (N, F, C, T, S).