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
defecate	15	15
defecated	17	17
defecates	16	16
defecating	20	20
defecation	18	18
defect	13	13
defected	16	16
defecting	19	19
defection	17	17
defections	18	18
defector	15	15
defectors	16	16
defects	14	14
defeminization	32	32
defeminizations	33	33
defeminize	27	27
defeminized	29	29
defeminizes	28	28
defeminizing	32	32
defence	15	15
defenced	17	17
defenceman	22	22
defences	16	16
defencing	20	20
defend	12	12