3-Letter Words Containing F
All 3-letter dictionary words that include the letter sequence F. Combining exact length with an internal substring mirrors advanced Pattern Finder filters without opening the interactive tool.
This page summarises 169 valid words — mean length 3, mean score 7.9.
- Total words
- 169
- Avg length
- 3 letters
- Avg Scrabble score
- 7.9 pts
- Highest scoring
- faq (15 pts)
- Longest word
- faq (3 letters)
- High-value letter words
- 15(9%)
- Words containing Q, X, Z, J, K (8–10 pt tiles)
About this word list
At 169 words, this list covers common playable words alongside lesser-known entries accepted in competitive Scrabble. This list includes 15 words with high-value letters like Q, X, or Z — prime targets for premium squares on a Scrabble board. Watch for recurring suffixes like -EF, -AF, -RF, -AFB when planning hooks and parallel plays. Top scorer: faq (15 pts). Average Scrabble value across the list is 7.9 points per word. Wordle players can use this list to build a mental model of valid pattern words before guessing — especially when narrowing by known greens and yellows. In tournament Scrabble, knowing word counts and score distributions for common patterns saves seconds per turn — seconds that add up over 30+ games. The average vowel-to-consonant ratio here is 0.26, which affects how easily you can form these words from a random seven-tile rack.
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Strategy & study tips
Premium letters drive the top of this list. Prioritise words with Q, X, Z, J, or K when double- and triple-letter squares are open — raw tile value here often exceeds 15 points before multipliers. About 9% of sampled words include a high-value letter (Q, X, Z, J, or K) — useful when planning premium-square plays.
Internal substrings often appear in compound answers. Scan length sections below to match exact slot size. Review related searches at the bottom of this page to hop between adjacent patterns without competing URLs in search results. Internal links point to Pattern Finder, Crossword Solver, Anagram Solver, and Wordle Solver — each tool adds interactivity this static list intentionally omits.
Top words preview
Scrabble-focused summaries for high-value entries (not full dictionary definitions). Tap a word for score breakdowns and anagrams.
- FAQ (3 letters, 15 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- FEZ (3 letters, 15 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- FIZ (3 letters, 15 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- PFX (3 letters, 15 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- QAF (3 letters, 15 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- RFZ (3 letters, 15 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- SFZ (3 letters, 15 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- FAX (3 letters, 13 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
Word list
3-letter words
- faq15 pts
- fez15 pts
- fiz15 pts
- pfx15 pts
- qaf15 pts
- rfz15 pts
- sfz15 pts
- fax13 pts
- fix13 pts
- fox13 pts
- jef13 pts
- whf12 pts
- cfh11 pts
- fcy11 pts
- hcf11 pts
- kgf11 pts
- bcf10 pts
- cfm10 pts
- fcp10 pts
- fpm10 pts
- fwd10 pts
- kaf10 pts
- kef10 pts
- kif10 pts
- mcf10 pts
- mmf10 pts
- pcf10 pts
- pfc10 pts
- aff9 pts
- cdf9 pts
- cfd9 pts
- eff9 pts
- fay9 pts
- feh9 pts
- few9 pts
- fey9 pts
- ffa9 pts
- fly9 pts
- foh9 pts
- fow9 pts
- foy9 pts
- fry9 pts
- fth9 pts
- haf9 pts
- iff9 pts
- mfd9 pts
- mfg9 pts
- off9 pts
- pfd9 pts
- pfg9 pts
- waf9 pts
- wef9 pts
- afb8 pts
- bef8 pts
- bnf8 pts
- bsf8 pts
- caf8 pts
- cfi8 pts
- cfs8 pts
- cif8 pts
- ctf8 pts
- emf8 pts
- fab8 pts
- fac8 pts
- fam8 pts
- fbi8 pts
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- fec8 pts
- fem8 pts
- fib8 pts
- fip8 pts
- flb8 pts
- fmt8 pts
- fob8 pts
- fop8 pts
- fps8 pts
- fub8 pts
- fum8 pts
- lbf8 pts
- mfr8 pts
- plf8 pts
- prf8 pts
- psf8 pts
- rfb8 pts
- scf8 pts
- sfm8 pts
- afd7 pts
- def7 pts
- dft7 pts
- dif7 pts
- fad7 pts
- fag7 pts
- fed7 pts
- fgn7 pts
- fid7 pts
- fig7 pts
- fld7 pts
- fod7 pts
- fog7 pts
- fud7 pts
- fug7 pts
- gif7 pts
- grf7 pts
- aft6 pts
- alf6 pts
- arf6 pts
- auf6 pts
- efl6 pts
- efs6 pts
- eft6 pts
- elf6 pts
- eof6 pts
- erf6 pts
- fae6 pts
- fan6 pts
- far6 pts
- fas6 pts
- fat6 pts
- fee6 pts
- fei6 pts
- fen6 pts
- fer6 pts
- fet6 pts
- feu6 pts
- fie6 pts
- fil6 pts
- fin6 pts
- fir6 pts
- fit6 pts
- fll6 pts
- flo6 pts
- flu6 pts
- foe6 pts
- fol6 pts
- fon6 pts
- foo6 pts
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- fou6 pts
- fra6 pts
- fro6 pts
- frs6 pts
- frt6 pts
- fun6 pts
- fur6 pts
- fut6 pts
- ife6 pts
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- inf6 pts
- iof6 pts
- lif6 pts
- lof6 pts
- naf6 pts
- nef6 pts
- oaf6 pts
- ofo6 pts
- oft6 pts
- oof6 pts
- orf6 pts
- ouf6 pts
- ref6 pts
- rfs6 pts
- suf6 pts
- tef6 pts
- tfr6 pts
- trf6 pts
- ufo6 pts
- ufs6 pts
- urf6 pts
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Frequently asked questions
- How is this different from words containing the same letters?
- The unfiltered “words containing” page spans all lengths. This version keeps one length bucket so you can study exact slot patterns like 5-letter words containing QU.
- How many words match this pattern?
- Our dictionary contains 169 words matching this pattern. The average length is 3 letters and the average Scrabble score is 7.9 points. The highest-scoring entry shown is faq (15 pts).
- Are there high-scoring words in this list?
- 15 words in this sample include premium letters (Q, X, Z, J, or K). These are strong candidates for double- and triple-letter square plays in Scrabble.
- Is this page useful for Wordle?
- Yes. Wordle uses 5-letter words, so length-filtered lists and pattern pages help you validate guesses and build a mental dictionary of allowed combinations before you play.
- Are these valid Scrabble words?
- Yes. Results are drawn from a standard English word list that aligns closely with the official Scrabble dictionary. All displayed words are accepted in competitive Scrabble play.
- Can I use these words in Words with Friends?
- Most Scrabble-valid words are also legal in Words with Friends. The two games use slightly different word lists, but the overlap is large. Use this list as a solid starting point for either game.
- How are the point scores calculated?
- Scores are the raw sum of standard Scrabble letter values (A=1, B=3, C=3, D=2 … Z=10) without board multipliers. Higher-scoring words contain rarer letters like Q, X, or Z.
- Can I combine multiple pattern filters?
- Yes. Use the Pattern Finder to combine starts-with, ends-with, contains, exact length, include letters, and exclude letters in a single search — the same engine that powers these curated lists.
- How many words are in the dictionary?
- The dictionary contains over 350 000 English words, covering everything from common 2-letter words to rare 15-letter entries, with proper nouns and abbreviations excluded.
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