Is EFFICIENT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, EFFICIENT is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 17 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does EFFICIENT mean?
- adjective
being effective without wasting time or effort or expense
“an efficient production manager”
- adjective
able to accomplish a purpose; functioning effectively
“people who will do nothing unless they get something out of it for themselves are often highly effective persons...”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
17
Scrabble
19
Words With Friends
9
Letters
E (1) + F (4) + F (4) + I (1) + C (3) + I (1) + E (1) + N (1) + T (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 EFFICIENT
EFFICIENT 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 EFFICIENT
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