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Competent

Yes, competent is a valid Scrabble word. It has 9 letters and is worth 15 points in Scrabble.

What does competent mean?

adjective

  1. properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient a competent typist
  2. adequate for the purpose a competent performance
  3. legally qualified or sufficient a competent court

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Word facts

Letters9
Vowels / consonants3 / 6
Scrabble points15
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of competent

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters COMPETENT.

Words you can make from competent

Unscramble COMPETENT for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is competent a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Competent is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is competent worth in Scrabble?

Competent is worth 15 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does competent mean?

Competent means: properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient.