1adjective
properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient
“a competent typist”
01 Word definition
competent
9 letters · 3 vowels · 6 consonants
Is COMPETENT a word?
Yes. COMPETENT is a 9-letter adjective. properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
C-O-M-P-E-T-E-N-THow do you spell COMPETENT?
COMPETENT contains 9 letters, begins with C, and ends with T.
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2adjective
adequate, but not outstanding or exceptional
“a competent performance”
02 Letter breakdown
How is COMPETENT spelled?
C1O2M3P4E5T6E7N8T9
03 Word-game status
Can you play COMPETENT?
UnscramblerHQ dictionary
This spelling is present in our broad English solver dictionary.
Scrabble
Base tile value: 15 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.
Words With Friends
Base tile value: 19 points. Confirm eligibility inside the current game dictionary.
FAQ Quick answers
About COMPETENT.
How do you spell COMPETENT?
COMPETENT is spelled C-O-M-P-E-T-E-N-T. It contains 9 letters.