Yes, EF is a valid word.EF is a two-letter word in our dictionary. It means the letter F.
EF in word games
| Game | Base points | On a double word | On a triple word |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 5 | 10 | 15 |
| Words With Friends | 5 | 10 | 15 |
Two-letter words like EF are how strong players score in tight spots. Laid parallel to another word, EF forms several short words at once, and each one scores.
Hooks for EF
EF takes 2 front hooks and 3 back hooks.
Front hooks: KEF, REF
Back hooks: EFF, EFS, EFT
Anagrams and words inside EF
Its letters also spell FE.
Longer words that start or end with EF
Our dictionary has 128 longer words that begin with EF and 32 that end with it, and the highest scoring of them is EFFERVESCENTLY at 28 Scrabble points.
Starting with EF:
EFF, EFS, EFT, EFFS, EFTS, EFFACE, EFFECT, EFFETE, EFFIGY, EFFLUX, EFFORT, EFFUSE, EFFABLE, EFFACED, EFFACER, EFFACES, EFFECTS, EFFENDI, EFFORTS, EFFULGE, EFFUSED, EFFUSES, EFTSOON, EFFACERS and 104 more
Ending with EF:
KEF, REF, ALEF, BEEF, CHEF, CLEF, FIEF, KEEF, KIEF, LIEF, REEF, TREF, BRIEF, CHIEF, GANEF, GONEF, GRIEF, THIEF, BELIEF, RELIEF, DEBRIEF, SHEREEF, KERCHIEF, MISCHIEF and 8 more
Frequently asked questions
Is EF a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. EF is in the ENABLE word list that this site uses, which closely matches the dictionary used for North American Scrabble. Collins, the list used in most other countries, contains nearly every ENABLE word as well. For tournament play, confirm against the official list for your event.
What does EF mean?
EF means the letter F.
How many points is EF worth?
EF is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 5 points in Words With Friends before any premium squares. A double word square doubles that, and a triple word square triples it.
What words can you make by adding a letter to EF?
EF takes 2 front hooks and 3 back hooks. Adding a letter to an existing word on the board, a hook, scores the whole new word.
Examples: KEF, REF, EFF, EFS, EFT.