Effect
6 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A result or consequence of an action or cause.
“The new policy had a positive effect on productivity.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ɪˈfɛkt/
Syllables
ef·fect
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Wordle
Double F with double E; common vowel pattern.
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Scrabble
Worth 11 points; double F can build off other words.
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