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
defalcates	18	18
defalcating	22	22
defalcation	20	20
defalcations	21	21
defalcator	18	18
defalcators	19	19
defamation	18	18
defamations	19	19
defamatory	19	19
defame	13	13
defamed	15	15
defamer	14	14
defamers	15	15
defames	14	14
defamiliarize	30	30
defamiliarized	32	32
defamiliarizes	31	31
defamiliarizing	35	35
defaming	18	18
defang	13	13
defanged	16	16
defanging	19	19
defangs	14	14
defat	9	9
defats	10	10