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Efficient

Yes, efficient is a valid Scrabble word. It has 9 letters and is worth 17 points in Scrabble.

What does efficient mean?

adjective

  1. being effective without wasting time or effort or expense an efficient production manager
  2. 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...

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for efficient

Word facts

Letters9
Vowels / consonants4 / 5
Scrabble points17
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of efficient

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters EFFICIENT.

Words you can make from efficient

Unscramble EFFICIENT for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is efficient a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Efficient 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 efficient worth in Scrabble?

Efficient is worth 17 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does efficient mean?

Efficient means: being effective without wasting time or effort or expense.