EFFECTIVE
20
Definition
Pronunciation: //ɪˈfɛktɪv//
adj
- (geometry, of a cycle or divisor) Having no negative coefficients.
- (algebra, of a group action) Such that no group element acts trivially.
- (physics, for any effective theory) approximate; Not describing the fundamental dynamic changes in some system as they happen.
noun
- (military) a soldier fit for duty"The Army of the West reached Corinth sometime after the battle of Shiloh. We were 15,000 effectives, and brought Beauregard's effective force up to 45,000 men."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 9 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 20 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 22 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'EFFECTIVE'?
The word EFFECTIVE is worth 20 points in Scrabble.
E1
F4
F4
E1
C3
T1
I1
V4
E1
Total: 20 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'EFFECTIVE'?
The word EFFECTIVE is worth 22 points in Words With Friends.
E1
F4
F4
E1
C4
T1
I1
V5
E1
Total: 22 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.