Is EFFORT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, EFFORT is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does EFFORT mean?
- noun
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
“made an effort to cover all the reading material”
- noun
use of physical or mental energy; hard work
“he got an A for effort”
- noun
a notable achievement
“he performed a great feat”
- noun
a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end
“he supported populist campaigns”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
12
Scrabble
12
Words With Friends
6
Letters
E (1) + F (4) + F (4) + O (1) + R (1) + T (1) = 12 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 EFFORT
Single letters that turn EFFORT 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 EFFORT
The 41 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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