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Is EFFECT a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, EFFECT is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 14 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does EFFECT mean?

  1. noun

    a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

    “the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise”

  2. verb

    produce

    “The scientists set up a shock wave”

  3. noun

    an outward appearance

    “he made a good impression”

  4. noun

    an impression (especially one that is artificial or contrived)

    “he just did it for effect”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

14

Scrabble

15

Words With Friends

6

Letters

E (1) + F (4) + F (4) + E (1) + C (3) + T (1) = 14 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsListed

Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.

Hooks for EFFECT

Single letters that turn EFFECT into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks1

Words you can make from EFFECT

The 15 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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