5-letter words starting with F

There are 428 5-letter words starting with F in our word list, and 178 of them are common English words such as FANCY, FIELD, FLARE, FOLIO and FRONT.

428words in total
178common words
FIZZYhighest scoring (29 points)
FABLElongest common word (5 letters)

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Common 5-letter words starting with F

178 everyday words, highest-scoring first in each group. Tap a word to see its meaning and anagrams.

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5-letter words 178 words

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All 428 5-letter words starting with F

Includes 250 less common words that are valid in word games.

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Frequently asked questions

How many 5-letter words starting with F are there?
Our word list (ENABLE, about 168,000 words) has 428 5-letter words starting with F. 178 of them are common in everyday English. Official game dictionaries may have a few more or fewer.
What is the highest-scoring word?
With classic tile values, FIZZY scores 29 points, followed by FUZZY (29). With Words With Friends values the order can change slightly.