Words with the letter F

The letter F is a valuable consonant in Scrabble, worth 4 points, making it one of the higher-scoring letters you can play. Because F is less common than many other letters, it can sometimes be challenging to use, but knowing a good selection of words containing F will give you a significant advantage. Short words like fa, if, and of are essential for placing F in tight spots or for making quick plays that can open up the board. Positioning the F on double or triple letter score tiles can multiply its value, helping you gain a strong point boost even with shorter words.

To use F effectively, look for opportunities to build off existing words by adding F as a prefix or suffix, or by creating parallel plays. Words like fan, fin, fix, and fog are common and versatile, while slightly longer words such as fame or fend can earn more points if you place them on premium squares. Familiarity with two- and three-letter F words can be especially useful in tight board situations where space is limited. By strategically playing F tiles, you can control key areas on the board and increase your scoring potential significantly.

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Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
effloresce	20	20
effloresced	22	22
efflorescence	27	27
efflorescences	28	28
efflorescent	23	23
effloresces	21	21
efflorescing	25	25
effluence	21	21
effluences	22	22
effluent	17	17
effluents	18	18
effluvia	20	20
effluvium	25	25
effluviums	26	26
efflux	21	21
effluxes	23	23
effluxion	25	25
effluxions	26	26
effort	12	12
effortful	20	20
effortfully	25	25
effortfulness	25	25
effortless	17	17
effortlessly	22	22
effortlessness	22	22