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
filagreed	16	16
filagreeing	20	20
filagrees	15	15
filament	16	16
filamentary	21	21
filamentous	20	20
filaments	17	17
filar	9	9
filaree	11	11
filarees	12	12
filaria	11	11
filariae	12	12
filarial	13	13
filarian	13	13
filariases	14	14
filariasis	14	14
filariid	13	13
filariids	14	14
filature	13	13
filatures	14	14
filbert	14	14
filberts	15	15
filch	14	14
filched	17	17
filcher	16	16