EFFORT
/ˈɛfət/
6 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of EFFORT
The work involved in performing an activity; exertion.
"It took a lot of effort to find a decent-sized, fully-furnished apartment within walking distance of the office. He made a conscious effort to not appear affected by the stories in the paper."
An endeavour.
"Although he didn't win any medals, Johnson's effort at the Olympics won over many fans."
A force acting on a body in the direction of its motion.
To make an effort.
To strengthen, fortify or stimulate
Examples of EFFORT in a Sentence
- "It took a lot of effort to find a decent-sized, fully-furnished apartment within walking distance of the office. He made a conscious effort to not appear affected by the stories in the paper."
- "Although he didn't win any medals, Johnson's effort at the Olympics won over many fans."
Word Details
Is EFFORT a Scrabble Word?
Yes, EFFORT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: EFFORT uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for EFFORT
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | e | f | f | o | r | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in EFFORT
49 words from the letters in EFFORT
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How to Use EFFORT in Word Games
EFFORT is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, EFFORT is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble EFFORT to find 49 additional valid words.