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Word: EFFICACIOUS

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
E 1 F 4 F 4 I 1 C 3 A 1 C 3 I 1 O 1 U 1 S 1
Length 11 letters
Syllables 5
Pronunciation /effหˆษชkรฆsษชษ’สŒs/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 21 pts
WWF Score 24 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 6
Consonants 5
Unique Letters 8
Top Tile F (4 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Master
Spelling Pitfalls Remember the double letters "FF". It is easy to miss one during high-speed play.
Board Strategy This is a Bingo-length word! Playing all 7 letters from your rack gives a huge +50 point bonus. Keep an eye out for layout paths.

Definition of EFFICACIOUS

adjective
  1. Effective; possessing efficacy.

    "This medicine is efficacious."

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

While its precise historical etymology is unclear, it conforms to typical English phonetic and structural rules.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "Understanding the exact meaning of "efficacious" can significantly improve your writing style."
  • โ€ข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "efficacious" in early literature."

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

With its balanced structure, this word is frequently useful for maintaining board control.

๐ŸŽฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips

This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.

Dictionary Validity

Dictionary Lexicon Status Base Value
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 21 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 21 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 24 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is EFFICACIOUS a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
EFFICACIOUS is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is EFFICACIOUS worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, EFFICACIOUS is worth 21 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 24 points.
How many syllables are in EFFICACIOUS? โ–ผ
There are 5 syllables in EFFICACIOUS.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing EFFICACIOUS:

  • # the efficacious effect
  • # master of efficacious
  • # playing with efficacious
  • # in terms of efficacious

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