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
bailiffships	27	27
baitfish	16	16
baitfishes	18	18
balafon	15	15
balafons	16	16
balefire	15	15
balefires	16	16
baleful	16	16
balefully	21	21
balefulness	21	21
baneful	16	16
barefaced	19	19
barefacedly	24	24
barefacedness	24	24
barefit	13	13
barefoot	14	14
barefooted	17	17
barf	10	10
barfed	13	13
barfi	11	11
barfing	16	16
barfis	12	12
barflies	15	15
barfly	15	15
barfs	11	11