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EFFECTIVE

9 letters · 3 syllables

E 1/1
F 4/4
F 4/4
E 1/1
C 3/4
T 1/1
I 1/1
V 4/5
E 1/1

Definition of EFFECTIVE

EFFECTIVE is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 20 points in Scrabble and 22 points in Words With Friends.

While a detailed definition is not currently available from our source, this word appears in official game dictionaries including the Tournament Word List (TWL) used in North American Scrabble and SOWPODS used in international Scrabble.

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
20
points
WWF
22
points

Is EFFECTIVE a Scrabble Word?

Yes, EFFECTIVE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 20 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 20 pts Words With Friends — 22 pts

Tip: EFFECTIVE uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for EFFECTIVE

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter effective Total
Scrabble 144131141 20
WWF 144141151 22

How to Use EFFECTIVE in Word Games

EFFECTIVE is worth 20 points in Scrabble and 22 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble EFFECTIVE to find 48 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About EFFECTIVE

What does EFFECTIVE mean?
EFFECTIVE is a valid English word accepted in Scrabble US (TWL), Scrabble UK (SOWPODS), Words With Friends.
Is EFFECTIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, EFFECTIVE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 20 points in Scrabble.
How many points is EFFECTIVE worth in Scrabble?
EFFECTIVE is worth 20 points in Scrabble and 22 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from EFFECTIVE?
You can make 48 words from the letters in EFFECTIVE. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.