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
fossiliferous	21	21
fossilise	13	13
fossilised	15	15
fossilises	14	14
fossilising	18	18
fossilization	27	27
fossilizations	28	28
fossilize	22	22
fossilized	24	24
fossilizes	23	23
fossilizing	27	27
fossils	11	11
fossorial	13	13
foster	9	9
fosterage	14	14
fosterages	15	15
fostered	12	12
fosterer	11	11
fosterers	12	12
fostering	15	15
fosterling	17	17
fosters	10	10
fou	7	7
fouette	11	11
fouettes	12	12