Effects
7 lettersnouncommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
Changes that result from an action or cause, or the state of being operative or in force. Effects can also refer to personal belongings, lighting and sound equipment in theatre, or visual illusions in film.
“The harmful effects of smoking on health are now well documented and widely known.”
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Contains double F and double E; watch for EFF- opening and -CTS ending
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Worth 15 points; the double F provides good scoring potential
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