EF — Is EF a Scrabble Word?
EF is a two-letter word. This page checks dictionary validity and scores for Scrabble US/Canada and Words With Friends.
Word game validity
Scores are base tile values, before board multipliers. This is a word-game validity check, not a general dictionary definition.
Score breakdown
E = 1 + F = 4 = 5 points in Scrabble. EF is a fairly common word. On a triple-word square it is worth 15 points; in Words With Friends it scores 5 base points.
Hooks: add one letter to EF
Hooks let you play a word alongside EF and score both. EF takes 3 front hooks and 3 back hooks.
Front hooks (letter + EF)
- DEF7
- KEF10
- REF6
Back hooks (EF + letter)
- EFF9
- EFS6
- EFT6
Reversed, EF becomes FE, which is also valid.
3 letter words containing EF (6)
- REF6
- DEF7
- EFF9
- EFT6
- EFS6
- KEF10
4 letter words starting with EF (2)
- EFFS10
- EFTS7
About this word check
Two-letter words like EF are the glue of Scrabble: they let you play parallel to other words and score in two directions. Learn its hooks above, then compare it with the other two-letter words. Use the 2 letter words list to compare related words, or the word finder to search your rack.
Frequently asked questions
Is EF a Scrabble word?
Yes. EF is valid in TWL06 and scores 5 points.
Is EF valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. EF is in the ENABLE word list and scores 5 WWF points.
How many points is EF?
It scores 5 points in Scrabble and 5 points in Words With Friends.
Is EF a two-letter word?
Yes. EF has two letters.
What words can you make by adding a letter to EF?
Front hooks: DEF, KEF, REF. Back hooks: EFF, EFS, EFT.
How is EF scored?
E = 1 + F = 4 = 5 points in Scrabble, before premium squares.