7 Letter Words Starting With EF
There are 17 seven-letter words beginning with EF in the Collins Scrabble Words list, led by effaced (16 pts). Browse the ranked list below or filter it with the finder.
7 Letter Words Starting With EF
About These 7-Letter Words
Every entry among the seven-letter words beginning with EF in Collins is collected here and ranked by score. There are 17 to work with, which helps when a prefix or the board fixes your opening letter.
Highest-scoring picks
On points, the strongest play here is effaced at 16. Other high scorers include effrays (16), effable (15), and effacer (15). Because every word is exactly seven letters, any of them can score a bingo when you empty your rack in a single turn.
How these words break down
Out of 17 words, 3 end in -ED and 3 end in -ES and 17 have a double letter.
Where you can play them
These come from the Collins word list; 11 are also valid in Words With Friends, and 11 appear in the North American list (NWL/TWL). Use the dictionary selector in the finder to match the exact game you are playing.
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FAQs - 7 Letter Words Starting with EF
How many 7-letter words start with EF?
There are 17 seven-letter words that start with EF in the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary used on this site.
What is the highest-scoring 7-letter word that starts with EF?
Effaced scores 16 points, the highest on this page. Playing all seven tiles at once also earns a 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble.
Can I use these 7-letter words in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts five-letter words, so seven-letter words will not fit. This list is for Scrabble, Words With Friends, crosswords and similar games.
What are some good 7-letter words that start with EF?
Examples include effaced, effrays, effered, and effings.
Do 7-letter words score a bingo?
Yes. Using all seven of your tiles in one turn scores a 50-point bonus in Scrabble (35 points in Words With Friends), which makes a seven-letter word one of the most valuable plays in the game.
Are 7-letter words that start with EF valid in Words With Friends?
11 of the 17 are also valid in Words With Friends. Switch the dictionary in the finder to see only those.