5-Letter Words Starting With F

100 words

Five-letter F words offer a fascinating mix of everyday vocabulary and strategic game-changers. From common words like FRESH and FIRST to double-letter powerhouses, this collection rewards players who know where to look.

Pattern Guide

Word recommendations for board games.

Word Games

High-value words for board games

Top 5-Letter Words

FEZZY
29 pts
FIZZY

hissing and bubbling

29 pts
FUZZY

covering with fine light hairs

29 pts
FRIZZ

curl tightly

26 pts
FURZY
20 pts
FAZED

caused to show discomposure

18 pts
FLAXY
18 pts
FAQIR

a Muslim or Hindu mendicant monk who is regarded as a holy man

17 pts

The Z-heavy words dominate both games, with FUZZY, FEZZY, and FIZZY clustering at the top. FJORD and FJELD showcase the rare FJ combination—both score slightly higher in Words With Friends due to J being worth 10 points instead of 8. FRIZZ delivers strong returns in either game without requiring premium tile placement, making it a reliable high-scorer when you're stuck with double letters.

Wordle

5-letter words for daily puzzles

Good Starters (E, A, R, S, T)

FIRSTStarter

the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed at first of the bases in the infield (counting counterclockwise from home plate)

FRESHStarter

original and of a kind not seen before

FREAKStarter

someone who is so ardently devoted to something that it resembles an addiction

FALSEStarter

adopted in order to deceive

Common Words (likely answers)

FIRSTCommon

the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed at first of the bases in the infield (counting counterclockwise from home plate)

FOUNDCommon

use as a basis for; found on

FIGHTCommon

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

FRONTCommon

the side that is forward or prominent

FRESH and FREAK both test common consonants R and cover different vowels, making them solid opening choices. FALSE checks three vowels in one guess, useful when you want maximum vowel coverage early.

Hidden Gems

Rare but valid words to surprise opponents

FORAM

marine microorganism having a calcareous shell with openings where pseudopods protrude

FILER

a clerk who is employed to maintain the files of an organization

FUMED

(of wood) darkened or colored by exposure to ammonia fumes

"fumed oak"

FUSTY

stale and unclean smelling

FORAM names the tiny marine microorganisms with calcium-rich shells—the same creatures whose ancient remains form chalk cliffs and limestone. It's a valid five-letter word that most players have never encountered, making it both a vocabulary builder and a potential game-winner when you need an unusual ending.

Popular crossword answers

Words frequently used in crossword puzzles with common clues.

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