Competent has 7 synonyms including adequate, efficient, effective. Opposite words include incompetent. This page lists all similar and related words with Scrabble and Words With Friends point values.
Each word shows its Scrabble point value. Click any synonym to see its own synonyms and related words.
Words associated with competent by meaning or context.
Competent contains 9 letters: 3 vowels (O, E) and 6 consonants (C, M, P, T, N). Here is the frequency breakdown:
Competent scores 15 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends. As a 9-letter word, competent can help clear tiles from your rack for bonus points. With 3 vowels and 6 consonants, this word has a consonant-heavy letter distribution.
Highest-scoring synonyms you can use instead:
| Word | Scrabble | WWF | Letters |
|---|---|---|---|
| workmanlike | 24 | 27 | 11 |
| qualified | 22 | 24 | 9 |
| effective | 20 | 22 | 9 |
| adequate | 18 | 19 | 8 |
| efficient | 17 | 19 | 9 |
The most common synonyms for competent are adequate, efficient, effective, capable, qualified. In total, there are 7 words with similar meaning listed on this page.
Common antonyms of competent include incompetent.
Yes, competent is a valid Scrabble word worth 15 points. In Words With Friends, it scores 19 points.
Competent has 9 letters: 3 vowels (O, E) and 6 consonants (C, M, P, T, N).