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Is EFFECTUAL a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, EFFECTUAL is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 17 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does EFFECTUAL mean?

  1. adjective

    producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect

    “an air-cooled motor was more effective than a witch's broomstick for rapid long-distance transportation”

  2. adjective

    having legal efficacy or force

    “a sound title to the property”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

17

Scrabble

20

Words With Friends

9

Letters

E (1) + F (4) + F (4) + E (1) + C (3) + T (1) + U (1) + A (1) + L (1) = 17 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 EFFECTUAL

EFFECTUAL has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the end.

Words you can make from EFFECTUAL

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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