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
horrifying	20	20
horrifyingly	25	25
horsefeathers	20	20
horseflesh	18	18
horseflies	16	16
horsefly	16	16
hotfoot	12	12
hotfooted	15	15
hotfooting	18	18
hotfoots	13	13
housefather	19	19
housefathers	20	20
houseflies	17	17
housefly	17	17
housefront	17	17
housefronts	18	18
houseful	16	16
housefuls	17	17
housewife	18	18
housewifeliness	26	26
housewifely	23	23
housewiferies	22	22
housewifery	22	22
housewifey	21	21
hovercraft	22	22