Is “Affords” a Scrabble word?

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Yes
AFFORDS
Valid in at least one Scrabble dictionary

Valid in these dictionaries

SOWPODS / CSW
Scrabble UK & International
Valid
TWL / NWL
Scrabble North America
Valid
Large English Dictionary
General English word list
Unavailable

Meaning of Affords

/əˈfɔːdz/

verb
  1. 1.To incur, stand, or bear without serious detriment, as an act which might under other circumstances be injurious;—with an auxiliary, as can, could, might, etc.; to be able or rich enough.

    I think we can afford the extra hour it will take.  We can only afford to buy a small car at the moment.

  2. 2.To offer, provide, or supply, as in selling, granting, expending, with profit, or without loss or too great injury.

    A affords his goods cheaper than B.

  3. 3.To give forth; to supply, yield, or produce as the natural result, fruit, or issue.

    Grapes afford wine.  Olives afford oil.  The earth affords fruit.  The sea affords an abundant supply of fish.