Competent

9 lettersadjectivecommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

Having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully. Adequate or satisfactory for a particular purpose.

“The company hired competent professionals to manage the complex project.”

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Contains 'ent' suffix and three 'e' vowels; watch for the repeated vowel pattern

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Worth 15 points; good combination of common letters for strategic placement

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