5-Letter Words Starting With F
100 wordsFive-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
hissing and bubbling
covering with fine light hairs
curl tightly
caused to show discomposure
a Muslim or Hindu mendicant monk who is regarded as a holy man
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)
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)
original and of a kind not seen before
someone who is so ardently devoted to something that it resembles an addiction
adopted in order to deceive
Common Words (likely answers)
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)
use as a basis for; found on
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
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
marine microorganism having a calcareous shell with openings where pseudopods protrude
a clerk who is employed to maintain the files of an organization
(of wood) darkened or colored by exposure to ammonia fumes
"fumed oak"
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.