6 letter words starting with f
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| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| father | 12 | `Father' is a term of address for priests in some churches (especially the Roman Catholic Church or the Orthodox Catholic Church); `Padre' is frequently used in the military | - |
| friend | 10 | a member of the Religious Society of Friends founded by George Fox (the Friends have never called themselves Quakers) | - |
| family | 14 | a social unit living together | he moved his family to Virginia |
| forget | 10 | leave behind unintentionally | - |
| follow | 12 | be later in time | Tuesday always follows Monday |
| future | 9 | the time yet to come | - |
| finish | 12 | a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance) | the boat had a metallic finish |
| forgot | 10 | - | - |
| figure | 10 | one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration | - |
| french | 14 | the people of France | - |
| famous | 11 | widely known and esteemed | a famous actor |
| faster | 9 | more quickly | - |
| flight | 13 | an instance of traveling by air | - |
| flying | 13 | moving swiftly | fast-flying planes |
| finger | 10 | the length of breadth of a finger used as a linear measure | - |
| female | 11 | characteristic of or peculiar to a woman | female sensitiveness |
| forest | 9 | establish a forest on previously unforested land | afforest the mountains |
| fellow | 12 | one of a pair | one eye was blue but its fellow was brown |
| forced | 12 | lacking spontaneity; not natural | forced heartiness |
| failed | 10 | - | - |
| filled | 10 | (of time) taken up | well-filled hours |
| flower | 12 | produce or yield flowers | - |
| freeze | 18 | change from a liquid to a solid when cold | Water freezes at 32 degrees Fahrenheit |
| forces | 11 | - | - |
| fought | 13 | - | - |
| fallen | 9 | having dropped by the force of gravity | fallen leaves covered the forest floor |
| fucker | 15 | a stupid despised man | - |
| former | 11 | belonging to some prior time | our former glory |
| fourth | 12 | in the fourth place | fourthly, you must pay the rent on the first of the month |
| filthy | 15 | vile; despicable | a filthy traitor |
| favour | 12 | an act of gracious kindness | - |
| frozen | 18 | devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain | a frozen look on their faces |
| fields | 10 | United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946) | - |
| fridge | 11 | a refrigerator in which the coolant is pumped around by an electric motor | - |
| facing | 12 | a protective covering that protects the outside of a building | - |
| farmer | 11 | a person who operates a farm | - |
| firing | 10 | the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart) | - |
| faggot | 11 | fasten together rods of iron in order to heat or weld them | - |
| formed | 12 | having or given a form or shape | - |
| foster | 9 | providing or receiving nurture or parental care though not related by blood or legal ties | foster parent |
| finest | 9 | - | - |
| fixing | 17 | restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place | - |
| fairly | 12 | without favoring one party, in a fair evenhanded manner | deal fairly with one another |
| forbid | 12 | command against | I forbid you to call me late at night |
| formal | 11 | a lavish dance requiring formal attire | - |
| finals | 9 | - | - |
| francs | 11 | - | - |
| fierce | 11 | ruthless in competition | - |
| franco | 11 | Spanish general whose armies took control of Spain in 1939 and who ruled as a dictator until his death (1892-1975) | - |
| filmed | 12 | recorded on film; made into a movie | a filmed documentary |
| flavor | 12 | (physics) the six kinds of quarks | - |
| fabric | 13 | artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers | the fabric in the curtains was light and semitransparent |
| freely | 12 | in a free manner | the painting featured freely brushed strokes |
| fiance | 11 | a man who is engaged to be married | - |
| factor | 11 | a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission | - |
| freaky | 16 | conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual | - |
| favors | 12 | - | - |
| facial | 11 | cranial nerve that supplies facial muscles | - |
| fossil | 9 | someone whose style is out of fashion | - |
| framed | 12 | provided with a frame | there were framed snapshots of family and friends on her desk |
| fright | 13 | cause fear in | The stranger who hangs around the building frightens me |
| faking | 14 | - | - |
| fisher | 12 | someone whose occupation is catching fish | - |
| firmly | 14 | in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger | - |
| falcon | 11 | diurnal birds of prey having long pointed powerful wings adapted for swift flight | - |
| fluffy | 18 | like down or as soft as down | - |
| forged | 11 | reproduced fraudulently | a forged twenty dollar bill |
| fishes | 12 | - | - |
| fading | 11 | weakening in force or intensity | - |
| filing | 10 | a fragment rubbed off by the use of a file | - |
| filter | 9 | remove by passing through a filter | filter out the impurities |
| felony | 12 | a serious crime (such as murder or arson) | - |
| fusion | 9 | the combining of images from the two eyes to form a single visual percept | - |
| fasten | 9 | make tight or tighter | - |
| fowler | 12 | English lexicographer who wrote a well-known book on English usage (1858-1933) | - |
| fuller | 9 | United States jurist and chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1833-1910) | - |
| froggy | 14 | - | - |
| famine | 11 | an acute insufficiency | - |
| fiddle | 11 | manipulate manually or in one's mind or imagination | Don't fiddle with the screws |
| finale | 9 | the closing section of a musical composition | - |
| fitted | 10 | being the right size and shape to fit as desired | a fitted overcoat |
| frying | 13 | cooking in fat or oil in a pan or griddle | - |
| fulfil | 12 | fill, satisfy or meet a want or need or condtion ro restriction | - |
| futile | 9 | unproductive of success | futile years after her artistic peak |
| fatter | 9 | - | - |
| fetish | 12 | a charm superstitiously believed to embody magical powers | - |
| floats | 9 | - | - |
| fungus | 10 | an organism of the kingdom Fungi lacking chlorophyll and feeding on organic matter; ranging from unicellular or multicellular organisms to spore-bearing syncytia | - |
| folder | 10 | a small book usually having a paper cover | - |
| frenzy | 21 | state of violent mental agitation | - |
| funded | 11 | furnished with funds | well-funded research |
| flashy | 15 | (used especially of clothes) marked by conspicuous display | - |
| feeble | 11 | lacking strength or vigor | feeble efforts |
| fluent | 9 | expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively | - |
| frosty | 12 | pleasantly cold and invigorating | crisp clear nights and frosty mornings |
| fender | 10 | an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track | - |
| frigid | 11 | devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain | a frigid greeting |
| faucet | 11 | a regulator for controlling the flow of a liquid from a reservoir | - |
| flawed | 13 | having a blemish or flaw | a flawed diamond |
| faulty | 12 | having a defect | - |
| frolic | 11 | gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement | their frolic in the surf threatened to become ugly |
| format | 11 | divide (a disk) into marked sectors so that it may store data | Please format this disk before entering data! |
| feisty | 12 | showing courage | the champion is faced with a feisty challenger |
| funnel | 9 | a conical shape with a wider and a narrower opening at the two ends | - |
| fickle | 15 | liable to sudden unpredictable change | fickle weather |
| fuhrer | 12 | - | - |
| fodder | 11 | soldiers who are regarded as expendable in the face of artillery fire | - |
| facade | 12 | a showy misrepresentation intended to conceal something unpleasant | - |
| fiscal | 11 | involving financial matters | fiscal responsibility |
| fringe | 10 | a part of the city far removed from the center | - |
| feller | 9 | a person who fells trees | - |
| ferret | 9 | search and discover through persistent investigation | She ferreted out the truth |
| fruity | 12 | informal or slang terms for mentally irregular | - |
| fiesta | 9 | an elaborate party (often outdoors) | - |
| finder | 10 | optical device that helps a user to find the target of interest | - |
| fathom | 14 | measure the depth of (a body of water) with a sounding line | - |
| fennel | 9 | leaves used for seasoning | - |
| floppy | 16 | a small plastic magnetic disk enclosed in a stiff envelope with a radial slit; used to store data or programs for a microcomputer | floppy disks are noted for their relatively slow speed and small capacity and low price |
| fiasco | 11 | a sudden and violent collapse | - |
| fillet | 9 | cut into filets | - |
| finely | 12 | in a delicate manner | finely shaped features |
| fondue | 10 | cubes of meat or seafood cooked in hot oil and then dipped in any of various sauces | - |
| fleece | 11 | outer coat of especially sheep and yaks | - |
| flaunt | 9 | display proudly; act ostentatiously or pretentiously | - |
| fondle | 10 | touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner | They fondled in the back seat of the taxi |
| frizzy | 30 | (of hair) in small tight curls | - |
| fouled | 10 | made dirty or foul | a building befouled with soot |
| fueled | 10 | heated, driven, or produced by burning fuel | - |
| footed | 10 | having feet | footed creatures |
| falter | 9 | speak haltingly | The speaker faltered when he saw his opponent enter the room |
| flinch | 14 | draw back, as with fear or pain | she flinched when they showed the slaughtering of the calf |
| finite | 9 | bounded or limited in magnitude or spatial or temporal extent | - |
| feeder | 10 | an outdoor device that supplies food for wild birds | - |
| flabby | 16 | out of condition; not strong or robust; incapable of exertion or endurance | flabby around the middle |
| fleshy | 15 | of or relating to or resembling flesh | - |
| frisky | 16 | playful like a lively kitten | - |
| feudal | 10 | of or relating to or characteristic of feudalism | - |
| feline | 9 | any of various lithe-bodied roundheaded fissiped mammals, many with retractile claws | - |
| floral | 9 | resembling or made of or suggestive of flowers | an unusual floral design |
| farina | 9 | fine meal made from cereal grain especially wheat; often used as a cooked cereal or in puddings | - |
| fondly | 13 | with fondness; with love | she spoke to her children fondly |
| fumble | 13 | make a mess of, destroy or ruin | - |
| farrow | 12 | the production of a litter of pigs | - |
| fletch | 14 | - | - |
| flunky | 16 | a person of unquestioning obedience | - |
| filial | 9 | designating the generation or the sequence of generations following the parental generation | - |
| fresco | 11 | a durable method of painting on a wall by using watercolors on wet plaster | - |
| flimsy | 14 | not convincing | a flimsy argument |
| fatten | 9 | make fat or plump | - |
| flirty | 12 | - | - |
| footer | 9 | a printed note placed below the text on a printed page | - |
| forger | 10 | someone who makes copies illegally | - |
| fabled | 12 | celebrated in fable or legend | the fabled Paul Bunyan and his blue ox |
| flurry | 12 | a rapid active commotion | - |
| fuckup | 17 | an embarrassing mistake | - |
| fuming | 12 | - | - |
| faints | 9 | - | - |
| floozy | 21 | a prostitute who attracts customers by walking the streets | - |
| fervor | 12 | the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up | - |
| fester | 9 | ripen and generate pus | her wounds are festering |
| fleury | 12 | - | - |
| flatly | 12 | in an unqualified manner | he flatly denied the charges |
| foetus | 9 | an unborn or unhatched vertebrate in the later stages of development showing the main recognizable features of the mature animal | - |
| fitter | 9 | improved in health or physical condition | - |
| frilly | 12 | having decorative ruffles or frills | - |
| furrow | 12 | a slight depression or fold in the smoothness of a surface | - |
| forage | 10 | bulky food like grass or hay for browsing or grazing horses or cattle | - |
| forego | 10 | do without or cease to hold or adhere to | - |
| frayed | 13 | worn away or tattered along the edges | frayed cuffs |
| fables | 11 | - | - |
| fallow | 12 | cultivated land that is not seeded for one or more growing seasons | - |
| fibula | 11 | the outer and thinner of the two bones of the human leg between the knee and ankle | - |
| filler | 9 | anything added to fill out a whole | - |
| florin | 9 | the basic unit of money in Suriname; equal to 100 cents | - |
| foiled | 10 | disappointingly unsuccessful | their foiled attempt to capture Calais |
| flange | 10 | a projection used for strength or for attaching to another object | - |
| finery | 12 | elaborate or showy attire and accessories | - |
| fungal | 10 | of or relating to fungi | - |
| flyboy | 17 | - | - |
| faeces | 11 | solid excretory product evacuated from the bowels | - |
| forked | 14 | resembling a fork; divided or separated into two branches | a forked river |
| facile | 11 | expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively | able to dazzle with his facile tongue |
| foetal | 9 | of or relating to a fetus | - |
| folksy | 16 | belonging to the common people, especially in regard to speech patterns, attitudes, etc. | folksy humor |
| forums | 11 | - | - |
| fracas | 11 | noisy quarrel | - |
| fizzle | 27 | end weakly | - |
| frothy | 15 | marked by high spirits or excitement | - |
| furies | 9 | - | - |
| fealty | 12 | the loyalty that citizens owe to their country (or subjects to their sovereign) | - |
| fining | 10 | - | - |
| firsts | 9 | - | - |
| fulham | 14 | - | - |
| fanned | 10 | especially spread in a fan shape | the peacock's fanned tail |
| fewest | 12 | (superlative of `few' used with count nouns and usually preceded by `the') quantifier meaning the smallest in number | the fewest birds in recent memory |
| flamer | 11 | - | - |
| faring | 10 | - | - |
| fatted | 10 | - | - |
| fidget | 11 | a feeling of agitation expressed in continual motion | he's got the fidgets |
| fogged | 12 | obscured by fog | he could barely see through the fogged window |
| frugal | 10 | avoiding waste | a frugal farmer |
| fusing | 10 | - | - |
| fagged | 12 | drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted | was fagged and sweaty |
| feeler | 9 | slender tactile process on the jaws of a fish | - |
| flaxen | 16 | of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown | flaxen locks |
| furore | 9 | a sudden outburst (as of protest) | - |
| fellah | 12 | an agricultural laborer in Arab countries | - |
| feebly | 14 | in a faint and feeble manner | the lighthouse, flashing feebly against the sleet-blurred, rocky backdrop of the coast of north west Norway |
| fiddly | 14 | - | - |
| filets | 9 | - | - |
| frumpy | 16 | primly out of date | - |
| faecal | 11 | of or relating to feces | - |
| flappy | 16 | - | - |
| flexor | 16 | a skeletal muscle whose contraction bends a joint | - |
| freest | 9 | - | - |
| fedora | 10 | a hat made of felt with a creased crown | - |
| fencer | 11 | someone skilled at fencing | - |
| fettle | 9 | a state of fitness and good health | in fine fettle |
| fibber | 13 | someone who tells lies | - |
| filmic | 13 | - | - |
| fixate | 16 | become fixed (on) | Her eyes fixated on a point on the horizon |
| flexed | 17 | - | - |
| florid | 10 | elaborately or excessively ornamented | the senator's florid speech |
| footie | 9 | - | - |
| framer | 11 | someone who makes frames (as for pictures) | - |
| fakery | 16 | the act of faking (or the product of faking) | - |
| fascia | 11 | instrument panel on an automobile or airplane containing dials and controls | - |
| fecund | 12 | intellectually productive | a fecund imagination |
| femmes | 13 | - | - |
| fetter | 9 | restrain with fetters | - |
| flakey | 16 | made of or resembling flakes | - |
| floret | 9 | a diminutive flower (especially one that is part of a composite flower) | - |
| frieze | 18 | a heavy woolen fabric with a long nap | - |
| fulmar | 11 | heavy short-tailed oceanic bird of polar regions | - |
| faerie | 9 | a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers | - |
| fervid | 13 | characterized by intense emotion | - |
| fibrin | 11 | a white insoluble fibrous protein formed by the action of thrombin on fibrinogen when blood clots; it forms a network that traps red cells and platelets | - |
| flagon | 10 | a large metal or pottery vessel with a handle and spout; used to hold alcoholic beverages (usually wine) | - |
| flambe | 13 | pour liquor over and ignite (a dish) | - |
| flavin | 12 | a ketone that forms the nucleus of certain natural yellow pigments like riboflavin | - |
| floaty | 12 | tending to float on a liquid or rise in air or gas | a floaty scarf |
| folles | 9 | - | - |
| foment | 11 | try to stir up public opinion | - |
| forbad | 12 | - | - |
| frappe | 13 | a frozen dessert with fruit flavoring (especially one containing no milk) | - |
| fundus | 10 | (anatomy) the base of a hollow organ or that part of the organ farthest from its opening | the uterine fundus |
| factum | 13 | - | - |
| fandom | 12 | the fans of a sport or famous person | - |
| filles | 9 | - | - |
| fitful | 12 | intermittently stopping and starting | fitful (or interrupted) sleep |
| fleecy | 14 | (of fabrics) having soft nap produced by brushing | a fleecy lining |
| flinty | 12 | showing unfeeling resistance to tender feelings | his flinty gaze |
| forint | 9 | the basic unit of money in Hungary | - |
| formic | 13 | of or relating to or derived from ants | - |
| fother | 12 | - | - |
| foully | 12 | in an unfair and insulting manner | this internationally known writer was foully condemned by the Muslim fundamentalists |
| fraise | 9 | a ruff for the neck worn in the 16th century | - |
| furred | 10 | covered with a dense coat of fine silky hairs | furred animals |
| feeing | 10 | - | - |
| femurs | 11 | - | - |
| ferric | 11 | of or relating to or containing iron | - |
| feting | 10 | - | - |
| fillip | 11 | anything that tends to arouse | his approval was an added fillip |
| foodie | 10 | a person devoted to refined sensuous enjoyment (especially good food and drink) | - |
| funked | 14 | - | - |
| faaing | 10 | - | - |
| fabber | 13 | - | - |
| fabler | 11 | - | - |
| fablet | 11 | - | - |
| facers | 11 | - | - |
| facete | 11 | - | - |
| facets | 11 | - | - |
| faceup | 13 | - | - |
| faciae | 11 | - | - |
| facias | 11 | - | - |
| facies | 11 | - | - |
| factis | 11 | - | - |
| facula | 11 | a large bright spot on the sun's photosphere occurring most frequently in the vicinity of sunspots | - |
| faddle | 11 | - | - |
| fadein | 10 | - | - |
| faders | 10 | - | - |
| fadeur | 10 | - | - |
| fadged | 12 | - | - |
| fadges | 11 | - | - |
| fadier | 10 | - | - |
| faenas | 9 | - | - |
| faffed | 16 | - | - |
| fagins | 10 | - | - |
| fagots | 10 | - | - |
| faible | 11 | - | - |
| faiked | 14 | - | - |
| faikes | 13 | - | - |
| faille | 9 | a ribbed woven fabric of silk or rayon or cotton | - |
| fained | 10 | - | - |
| fainer | 9 | - | - |
| faines | 9 | - | - |
| fainly | 12 | - | - |
| fainne | 9 | - | - |
| fainty | 12 | - | - |
| faired | 10 | - | - |
| fairer | 9 | - | - |
| faiths | 12 | - | - |
| faitor | 9 | - | - |
| fajita | 16 | - | - |
| fakeer | 13 | a Muslim or Hindu mendicant monk who is regarded as a holy man | - |
| fakers | 13 | - | - |
| fakest | 13 | - | - |
| fakeys | 16 | - | - |
| fakier | 13 | - | - |
| fakies | 13 | - | - |
| fakirs | 13 | - | - |
| falces | 11 | - | - |
| fallal | 9 | cheap showy jewelry or ornament on clothing | - |
| faller | 9 | a person who fells trees | - |
| falsed | 10 | - | - |
| falser | 9 | - | - |
| falses | 9 | - | - |
| falsie | 9 | padding that is worn inside a brassiere | - |
| faming | 12 | - | - |
| famish | 14 | die of food deprivation | Many famished in the countryside during the drought |
| famuli | 11 | - | - |
| fanals | 9 | - | - |
| fanboy | 14 | - | - |
| fanded | 11 | - | - |
| fanega | 10 | - | - |
| fanfic | 14 | - | - |
| fangas | 10 | - | - |
| fanged | 11 | having fangs | - |
| fangle | 10 | - | - |
| fangos | 10 | - | - |
| fanion | 9 | a small flag used by surveyors or soldiers to mark a position | - |
| fanjet | 16 | a jet engine in which a fan driven by a turbine provides extra air to the burner and gives extra thrust | - |
| fanked | 14 | - | - |
| fankle | 13 | - | - |
| fannel | 9 | - | - |
| fanner | 9 | - | - |
| fanons | 9 | - | - |
| fansub | 11 | - | - |
| fantad | 10 | - | - |
| fantod | 10 | - | - |
| fantom | 11 | - | - |
| fanums | 11 | - | - |
| faqirs | 18 | - | - |
| faquir | 18 | a Muslim or Hindu mendicant monk who is regarded as a holy man | - |
| farads | 10 | - | - |
| farand | 10 | - | - |
| farang | 10 | - | - |
| farced | 12 | - | - |
| farcer | 11 | - | - |
| farces | 11 | - | - |
| farcie | 11 | - | - |
| farcin | 11 | - | - |
| farded | 11 | - | - |
| fardel | 10 | a burden (figuratively in the form of a bundle) | - |
| farden | 10 | - | - |
| farers | 9 | - | - |
| farfal | 12 | - | - |
| farfel | 12 | - | - |
| farfet | 12 | - | - |
| farles | 9 | - | - |
| farmed | 12 | - | - |
| farred | 10 | - | - |
| farren | 9 | - | - |
| farros | 9 | - | - |
| farsed | 10 | - | - |
| farses | 9 | - | - |
| farted | 10 | - | - |
| fasces | 11 | bundle of rods containing an axe with the blade protruding; in ancient Rome it was a symbol of a magistrate's power; in modern Italy it is a symbol of fascism | - |
| fascio | 11 | - | - |
| fascis | 11 | - | - |
| fashed | 13 | - | - |
| fashes | 12 | - | - |
| fasted | 10 | - | - |
| fastie | 9 | - | - |
| fastly | 12 | - | - |
| fating | 10 | - | - |
| fatsia | 9 | - | - |
| fatsos | 9 | - | - |
| fatwah | 15 | (Islam) a legal opinion or ruling issued by an Islamic scholar | bin Laden issued three fatwahs calling upon Muslims to take up arms against the United States |
| fatwas | 12 | - | - |
| faucal | 11 | of or relating to the fauces | - |
| fauces | 11 | the passage between the back of the mouth and the pharynx | - |
| faulds | 10 | - | - |
| faults | 9 | - | - |
| faunae | 9 | - | - |
| faunal | 9 | - | - |
| faunas | 9 | - | - |
| faurer | 9 | - | - |
| fauted | 10 | - | - |
| fautor | 9 | - | - |
| fauves | 12 | - | - |
| favela | 12 | - | - |
| favell | 12 | - | - |
| favels | 12 | - | - |
| favest | 12 | - | - |
| favism | 14 | anemia resulting from eating fava beans; victims have an inherited blood abnormality and enzyme deficiency | - |
| favose | 12 | - | - |
| favous | 12 | - | - |
| fawned | 13 | - | - |
| fawner | 12 | someone who humbles himself as a sign of respect; who behaves as if he had no self-respect | - |
| faxing | 17 | - | - |
| fayest | 12 | - | - |
| faying | 13 | - | - |
| fayned | 13 | - | - |
| faynes | 12 | - | - |
| fayres | 12 | - | - |
| fazing | 19 | - | - |
| feague | 10 | - | - |
| fealed | 10 | - | - |
| feared | 10 | - | - |
| fearer | 9 | - | - |
| feares | 9 | - | - |
| feased | 10 | - | - |
| feases | 9 | - | - |
| feasts | 9 | - | - |
| feated | 10 | - | - |
| feater | 9 | - | - |
| featly | 12 | - | - |
| feazed | 19 | - | - |
| feazes | 18 | - | - |
| fechts | 14 | - | - |
| fecial | 11 | - | - |
| fecked | 16 | - | - |
| feckin | 15 | - | - |
| feckly | 18 | - | - |
| fecula | 11 | excreta (especially of insects) | - |
| feered | 10 | - | - |
| feerie | 9 | - | - |
| feerin | 9 | - | - |
| feesed | 10 | - | - |
| feeses | 9 | - | - |
| feezed | 19 | - | - |
| feezes | 18 | - | - |
| fegary | 13 | - | - |
| fehmic | 16 | - | - |
| feigns | 10 | - | - |
| feijoa | 16 | South American shrub having edible greenish plumlike fruit | - |
| feints | 9 | - | - |
| feirie | 9 | - | - |
| feists | 9 | - | - |
| felids | 10 | - | - |
| fellas | 9 | - | - |
| felled | 10 | - | - |
| felloe | 9 | rim (or part of the rim) into which spokes are inserted | - |
| felons | 9 | - | - |
| felsic | 11 | - | - |
| felted | 10 | made by combining fibers with a binder using heat and pressure | felt is a felted cloth |
| felter | 9 | - | - |
| femals | 11 | - | - |
| femora | 11 | - | - |
| fenced | 12 | - | - |
| fences | 11 | - | - |
| fended | 11 | - | - |
| fening | 10 | - | - |
| fenman | 11 | - | - |
| fenmen | 11 | - | - |
| fennec | 11 | - | - |
| feodal | 10 | - | - |
| feoffs | 15 | - | - |
| ferals | 9 | - | - |
| ferbam | 13 | - | - |
| ferest | 9 | - | - |
| feriae | 9 | - | - |
| ferial | 9 | of or relating to or being a feria | - |
| ferias | 9 | - | - |
| ferine | 9 | wild and menacing | - |
| ferity | 12 | - | - |
| ferlie | 9 | - | - |
| fermis | 11 | - | - |
| ferrel | 9 | - | - |
| ferrum | 11 | - | - |
| ferula | 9 | - | - |
| ferule | 9 | a switch (a stick or cane or flat paddle) used to punish children | - |
| fescue | 11 | grass with wide flat leaves cultivated in Europe and America for permanent pasture and hay and for lawns | - |
| fessed | 10 | - | - |
| fesses | 9 | - | - |
| festal | 9 | offering fun and gaiety | a festive (or festal) occasion |
| festas | 9 | - | - |
| fetial | 9 | - | - |
| fetich | 14 | a charm superstitiously believed to embody magical powers | - |
| fetors | 9 | - | - |
| fettas | 9 | - | - |
| fetted | 10 | - | - |
| fetwas | 12 | - | - |
| feuars | 9 | - | - |
| feuded | 11 | - | - |
| feuing | 10 | - | - |
| feutre | 9 | - | - |
| fevers | 12 | - | - |
| fewmet | 14 | - | - |
| fewter | 12 | - | - |
| feyest | 12 | - | - |
| feying | 13 | - | - |
| fezzed | 28 | - | - |
| fezzes | 27 | - | - |
| fiacre | 11 | - | - |
| fiated | 10 | - | - |
| fiaunt | 9 | - | - |
| fibbed | 14 | - | - |
| fibers | 11 | - | - |
Welcome to the whimsical world of words where the letter "F" takes the lead, bringing flair, fun, and a few quirky surprises along the way. This collection of six-letter words beginning with "F" will not only tickle your linguistic fancy but also deepen your appreciation for how language can be both structured and playful. From fascinating pronunciations to unexpected meanings, these words are as diverse as they are delightful. Stay tuned as we explore some captivating examples that highlight the unique ways in which these combinations influence our language.
About Six-Letter Words Starting with F
The letter "F" is a frequent flyer in the English language, often starting words that evoke a sense of familiarity and friendliness. Its sound, produced by a gentle breath against the teeth, lends itself to words that can be both fierce and fluffy. In six-letter words, "F" often holds a position of power, setting the tone and rhythm for what follows. Consider "famous," a word that captures the essence of renown and recognition, or "fabric," which paints vivid pictures of texture and design. The placement of "F" at the helm of these words sets the stage for their meaning, providing a solid foundation upon which the rest of the word builds its identity.
In terms of pronunciation, the "F" sound is unmistakably distinct, offering a crisp and clear start to any word it graces. This clarity allows "F" to be paired with a variety of vowels and consonants, creating words that are versatile and dynamic. Take "frozen," for instance, where the sharpness of "F" contrasts beautifully with the soft "z," creating a word that almost feels like the icy chill it describes. Or "forest," where the "F" leads us into a lush world of greenery and mystery. These words show how the letter "F" can transform simple combinations into something special and memorable.
Popular Word Examples
Many six-letter words starting with "F" have found their way into our daily conversations. Let's explore some of these popular words:
Famous
- Definition: Known and recognized by many people.
- Example in a Sentence: The actor became famous after starring in a blockbuster movie.
- Fun Fact: The word "famous" comes from the Latin "famosus," which means much talked about.
Fabric
- Definition: Material made by weaving, knitting, or felting fibers.
- Example in a Sentence: She chose a beautiful fabric for her new dress.
- Fun Fact: The word "fabric" originally referred to a building or structure.
Friend
- Definition: A person with whom one has a bond of mutual affection.
- Example in a Sentence: A true friend is always there when you need them.
- Fun Fact: The word "friend" traces back to Old English "freond," related to "free."
Frozen
- Definition: Made into ice; hardened with cold.
- Example in a Sentence: The pond was frozen solid after the first snowfall.
- Fun Fact: "Frozen" gained immense popularity thanks to the Disney movie of the same name.
Forest
- Definition: A large area covered chiefly with trees and undergrowth.
- Example in a Sentence: They went hiking through the dense forest.
- Fun Fact: The term "forest" is derived from Latin "foris" meaning outside, referring to land outside of cultivated areas.
High-Scoring Scrabble Examples
For Scrabble enthusiasts, six-letter words starting with "F" can score big. Here are some top picks:
| Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Faucet | 11 | A device for controlling the flow of water |
| Famine | 11 | Extreme scarcity of food |
| Fickle | 15 | Changing frequently, especially in loyalty |
| Fumble | 13 | To handle clumsily |
| Frugal | 10 | Sparing or economical with resources |
Popular Five-Letter Words for Wordle
Wordle players know the value of a good five-letter word starting with "F". Here are some favorites:
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Flare | A sudden burst of bright flame or light |
| Flute | A wind instrument |
| Frost | A deposit of small white ice crystals |
| Frame | A rigid structure that surrounds something |
| Flake | A small, thin piece of something |
Unusual and Rare Word Examples
Dive into the world of rare and unusual words starting with "F" that bring a touch of intrigue:
Fathom
- Definition: To understand after much thought; also a unit of length equal to six feet.
- Interesting Fact: "Fathom" originates from Old English "faethm," meaning outstretched arms.
- Example in a Sentence: She couldn't fathom why he had left so abruptly.
Fiasco
- Definition: A complete failure, especially in a ludicrous or humiliating way.
- Interesting Fact: "Fiasco" comes from Italian, where it originally meant "flask" or "bottle."
- Example in a Sentence: The party turned into a fiasco when the caterer didn't show up.
Fractal
- Definition: A complex geometric shape that can be split into parts, each of which is a reduced-scale copy of the whole.
- Interesting Fact: The term "fractal" was coined by mathematician Benoît Mandelbrot in 1975.
- Example in a Sentence: The artist drew inspiration from fractal patterns found in nature.
Fervor
- Definition: Intense and passionate feeling.
- Interesting Fact: "Fervor" comes from Latin "fervor," meaning boiling heat.
- Example in a Sentence: Her fervor for environmental activism was truly inspiring.
Fustic
- Definition: A yellow dye obtained from the wood of a tropical American tree.
- Interesting Fact: "Fustic" was once used in the textile industry to dye military uniforms.
- Example in a Sentence: The fustic dye gave the fabric a rich golden hue.
Final Words
Exploring six-letter words starting with "F" opens a vista of vocabulary that's both fascinating and functional. Whether you're seeking to expand your word-game arsenal or simply indulge in the joy of language, these words offer a delightful journey into the alphabet's most fabulous frontier. So next time you encounter an "F" at the start of a word, remember the flair and fun it brings to our language!
