What does effective mean in crosswords?

effective means: existing in fact; not theoretical; real

Which crossword clues can have effective as the answer?

Possible clues for effective include "producing results", "Producing a desired result".

effective is also used as a crossword clue. The answer is often efficient, 9 letters.

Word entry · 9 letters

Best crossword clue

"producing results"

9 letters · collected on this word page

9 lettersPronunciation /ɪˈfɛktɪv/Part of speech adjectiveSorted ceeeffitvStarts with EEnds with E2 cluesVery common crossword word

1E2F3F4E5C6T7I8V9E

Is this your crossword clue?

"effective" is also used as a crossword clue. If that's what you saw, the answer is often efficient (9 letters).

From French effectif, from Latin effectīvus (“productive; effective”), from efficiō (“to make; to bring about”), equivalent to effect + -ive.

“The pill is an effective method of birth control.”
“"Capital idea; we'll go together and complain: two will be more effective," suggested Mr. Belting.”
“The president delivered an effective speech!”

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01“producing results”9 letters

02“Producing a desired result”9 letters

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