Words That Start With EF

Q: How many words that start with EF are there?

There are 185 words that start with EF in our combined English word list. The most common length is 10 letters, with 30 words. Other dictionaries give different totals, so switch dictionary at the top of the list to compare.

Q: What is the highest-scoring word that starts with EF?

EFFEMINIZING is worth 30 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are EFFEMINIZED (29), EFFERVESCENCY (29), EFFERVESCINGLY (29).

Q: What are some common words that start with EF?

Everyday examples include EFFICIENT , EFFECT , EFFECTIVELY , EFFECTIVE , EFFORT , EFFICIENCY , EFFECTIVENESS , EFFICIENTLY . Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.

Q: What is the longest word that starts with EF?

EFFICACIOUSNESSES has 17 letters. If you prefer a word people actually use, EFFECTIVENESS (13 letters) is the longest common one.

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How common is EF at the start of words?

Our combined English word list has 185 words that start with EF. Most are 10 letters long, they average 18.6 points, the best is EFFEMINIZING (30 points) and 38.4% end in S.

Total words: 185
Most common length: 10 letters; 30 words
Average Scrabble score: 18.6; out of 30 max
Longest word: EFFICACIOUSNESSES; 17 letters
Most common ending: S; 38.4% of words

Words by length

2 letters1
3 letters3
4 letters2
5 letters1
6 letters12
7 letters17
8 letters26
9 letters21
10 letters30
11 letters24
12 letters21
13 letters12
14 letters8
15 letters5
16 letters1
17 letters1

Most common last letters

s 38.4%
e 15.1%
y 12.4%

Top vowel pairs

ie10.3%
io7.6%
ua6.5%

Share of words where these two vowels sit side by side.

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Highest-scoring word that starts with EF

e ₁f ₄f ₄e ₁m ₃i ₁n ₁i ₁z ₁₀i ₁n ₁g ₂

E 1 + F 4 + F 4 + E 1 + M 3 + I 1 + N 1 + I 1 + Z 10 + I 1 + N 1 + G 2 = 30 points

Double word: 60 pts
Triple word: 90 pts

Face value of the tiles, then the whole word on a double- or triple-word square (letter bonuses and bingos not included).

effeminizing

Form of effeminize

verbto give a (more) feminine, effeminate, or womanly quality or appearance to“This hairdo feminizes the man”

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How many words that start with EF are there?

There are 185 words that start with EF in our combined English word list. The most common length is 10 letters, with 30 words. Other dictionaries give different totals, so switch dictionary at the top of the list to compare.

What is the highest-scoring word that starts with EF?

EFFEMINIZING is worth 30 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are EFFEMINIZED (29), EFFERVESCENCY (29), EFFERVESCINGLY (29).

What are some common words that start with EF?

Everyday examples include EFFICIENT, EFFECT, EFFECTIVELY, EFFECTIVE, EFFORT, EFFICIENCY, EFFECTIVENESS, EFFICIENTLY. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.

What is the longest word that starts with EF?

EFFICACIOUSNESSES has 17 letters. If you prefer a word people actually use, EFFECTIVENESS (13 letters) is the longest common one.