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
faiences	15	15
fail	8	8
failed	11	11
failing	14	14
failingly	19	19
failings	15	15
faille	11	11
failles	12	12
fails	9	9
failure	12	12
failures	13	13
fain	8	8
faineant	13	13
faineants	14	14
fainer	10	10
fainest	11	11
faint	9	9
fainted	12	12
fainter	11	11
fainters	12	12
faintest	12	12
fainthearted	19	19
faintheartedly	24	24
fainting	15	15
faintish	14	14