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6-letter words containing EF

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143matching words in our word list

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PREFIX, REFLEX, CHIEFS, EFFECT, DEFECT, EFFORT, BEFORE, BELIEF, BRIEFS, DEFEND

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efflux19 pts→prefix18 pts→effigy16 pts→reflex16 pts→reflux16 pts→chiefs14 pts→effect14 pts→defray13 pts→deftly13 pts→effing13 pts→prefab13 pts→beefed12 pts→deface12 pts→defame12 pts→defect12 pts→deform12 pts→effete12 pts→effort12 pts→thefts12 pts→woeful12 pts→befall11 pts→befits11 pts→before11 pts→belief11 pts→bereft11 pts→briefs11 pts→defend11 pts→defied11 pts→prefer11 pts→reform11 pts→defeat10 pts→defers10 pts→defies10 pts→defile10 pts→define10 pts→defuse10 pts→griefs10 pts→refuge10 pts→refund10 pts→olefin9 pts→reefer9 pts→refers9 pts→refill9 pts→refine9 pts→refuel9 pts→refuse9 pts→refute9 pts→relief9 pts→rueful9 pts→useful9 pts→

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How many 6-letter words containing ef are there?

Our reference word list contains 143 matching words. The list can vary slightly from one word game dictionary to another.

What are some 6-letter words containing ef?

Some strong matches are PREFIX, REFLEX, CHIEFS, EFFECT, DEFECT, EFFORT, BEFORE, BELIEF, BRIEFS, DEFEND.

Can I use these words in Wordle or Scrabble?

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