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Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Yes. EFFECTIVE is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (9 letters, 20 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
Part of speech: adjective
ready for service; "the fort was held by about 100 effective soldiers"
efficient, good, in effect(p), in force(p), effectual, efficacious
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
EFFECTIVE scores 20 points before board multipliers.
Letter counts: C×1, E×3, F×2, I×1, T×1, V×1
EFFECTIVE has no other anagrams in this dictionary.
EFFECTIVE is a 9-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 9, starts with E, ends with E, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example: "EFFECTIVE — ready for service; "the fort was held by about 100 effective soldiers"" (20 Scrabble points).
EFFECTIVE is listed in the UnscrambleTools word-game dictionary used across our unscrambler, anagram, pattern, and scoring tools. Pages like this one exist so you can answer "Is EFFECTIVE a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
EFFECTIVE (adjective): existing in fact; not theoretical; real; "a decline in the effective demand"; "confused increased equipment and expenditure with the quantity of effective work done". Additional senses: 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..."-G.B.Shaw; "effective personnel"; "an efficient secretary"; "the efficient cause of the revolution"; exerting force or influence; "the law is effective immediately"; "a warranty good for two years"; "the law is already in effect (or in force)"; 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"-LewisMumford; "effective teaching methods"; "effective steps toward peace"; "made an effective entrance"; "his complaint proved to be effectual in bringing action"; "an efficacious law".
In standard Scrabble scoring, EFFECTIVE totals 20 points before multipliers. That sum uses official letter values: common tiles (A, E, I, O, U, L, N, S, T, R) are worth 1, while D and G are 2, B, C, M, P are 3, F, H, V, W, Y are 4, K is 5, J and X are 8, and Q and Z are 10. EFFECTIVE relies mostly on common tiles, which often makes it easier to play from a mixed rack but caps the raw ceiling compared with high-premium words.
EFFECTIVE is 9 letters long, begins with E, ends with E, and sorts to the alphagram CEEEFFITV. No other entry in this dictionary rearranges into the same letter set, so EFFECTIVE is unique within its alphagram family. Letter makeup: 4 vowels, 5 consonants.
Among 17 tracked 9-letter entries, EFFECTIVE ranks by raw score (20 points). Similar-length words in the same dictionary include PIZZAZZES, IZVOZCHIK, QUIZZABLE, QUIZZICAL; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, EFFECTIVE carries 4 vowels and 5 consonants. Its consonant-heavy shape pairs well with open vowel dumps on the board. Hooks on E or E are common study angles; browse words starting with E and words ending with E to rehearse parallel sets.
EFFECTIVE is a 9-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 9, starts with E, ends with E, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 9-letter entries like EFFECTIVE frequently cross shorter words; knowing that EFFECTIVE contains C, E, F, I, T, V helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as e???????e to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside EFFECTIVE include FF, CT, EC — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: E, F, C, T, I, V. Letter-frequency tables on this site are built from the same dictionary that powers the Word Unscrambler, so list pages and word pages stay consistent.
Use UnscrambleTools tools together: unscramble effective directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 20 points in the Scrabble Score Calculator. Daily puzzle hints and Wordle practice pages share the same dictionary backbone, which keeps scores and validity aligned across the site.
Etymology: UnscrambleTools does not publish a full historical etymology for every rare word-game entry. When we detect recognizable English prefixes or suffixes, we note them in the definition section; otherwise treat EFFECTIVE as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "EFFECTIVE — ready for service; "the fort was held by about 100 effective soldiers"" (20 Scrabble points). If you are validating a tournament list, cross-check NASPA or WESPA references — our dictionary optimizes for practical word-game coverage, including obscure but legal entries that appear in casual Scrabble and crossword construction.