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
pocketknife	29	29
pocketsful	25	25
polyolefin	21	21
polyolefins	22	22
polysulfide	23	23
polysulfides	24	24
pomfret	16	16
pomfrets	17	17
pontifex	22	22
pontiff	17	17
pontiffs	18	18
pontific	18	18
pontifical	21	21
pontifically	26	26
pontificals	22	22
pontificate	21	21
pontificated	23	23
pontificates	22	22
pontificating	26	26
pontification	24	24
pontifications	25	25
pontificator	22	22
pontificators	23	23
pontifices	20	20
poof	10	10