COMPETENT — 9 letter word
competent
The word competent has 9 letters: C, O, M, P, E, T, E, N, T. It contains 3 vowels and 6 consonants. It scores 15 points in Scrabble and 19 in Words With Friends. As a adjective, it means "adequate for the purpose".
9 letter word "competent": C O M P E T E N T — adjective
Scrabble score: 15 Words With Friends: 19
Letter Analysis of competent
| Letter | Count | Type | Scrabble pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| C | 1 | Consonant | 3 |
| O | 1 | Vowel | 1 |
| M | 1 | Consonant | 3 |
| P | 1 | Consonant | 3 |
| E | 2 | Vowel | 1 |
| T | 2 | Consonant | 1 |
| N | 1 | Consonant | 1 |
3 vowels, 6 consonants, 7 unique letters
Definition of competent
adjective
- adequate for the purpose "a competent performance" Synonyms: acceptable
- properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient "a competent typist"
- legally qualified or sufficient "a competent court"