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
forties	10	10
fortieth	13	13
fortieths	14	14
fortification	23	23
fortifications	24	24
fortified	16	16
fortifier	15	15
fortifiers	16	16
fortifies	15	15
fortify	15	15
fortifying	21	21
fortis	9	9
fortissimi	16	16
fortissimo	16	16
fortissimos	17	17
fortitude	14	14
fortitudes	15	15
fortnight	17	17
fortnightly	22	22
fortnights	18	18
fortress	11	11
fortressed	14	14
fortresses	13	13
fortressing	17	17
fortresslike	20	20