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
shifters	13	13
shiftier	13	13
shiftiest	14	14
shiftily	16	16
shiftiness	16	16
shifting	16	16
shiftings	17	17
shiftless	15	15
shiftlessly	20	20
shiftlessness	20	20
shifts	11	11
shifty	13	13
shinleaf	15	15
shinleafs	16	16
shipfitter	18	18
shipfitters	19	19
shirtfront	16	16
shirtfronts	17	17
shockproof	25	25
shofar	11	11
shofars	12	12
shofroth	15	15
shooflies	15	15
shoofly	15	15
shoplift	17	17