With EF
15 words · highest scoring is hefty at 14 points
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About 5 Letter Words With EF
There are 15 five letter words containing EF in our dictionary. The highest scoring is hefty at 14 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 15 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — BEEFY, CLEFT, REEFS among them.
The list leads with everyday words so the ones you recognise come first; sort by Scrabble points to put the best play on top, or switch to A-Z to scan alphabetically. Select any word to read its definition and see which dictionaries accept it.
For a wider net, try Words With EF, which drops the length limit entirely.
5 Letter Words With EF at a Glance
Highest Scoring 5 Letter Words With EF
- hefty14
- beefy13
- chefs13
- chief13
- lefty11
- theft11
- thief11
- befit10
Common 5 Letter Words With EF
- beefy13
- befit10
- chefs13
- cleft10
- grief9
- lefty11
- refer8
- theft11
5 Letter Words With EF Defined
- beefyAdjective · 13 points
- muscular or robust
- briefAdjective · 10 points
- of short duration; not lasting for long
- griefNoun · 9 points
- intense sorrow, especially caused by someone's death
- reefsNoun · 8 points
- a ridge of jagged rock, coral, or sand just above or below the surface of the sea
- refitVerb · 8 points
- replace or repair machinery, equipment, and fittings in (a ship, building, etc.)
5 Letter Words With EF: Questions
How many five letter words containing EF are there?
There are 15 five letter words containing EF in our dictionary, and 15 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among five letter words containing EF?
HEFTY is the highest scoring option at 14 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common five letter words containing EF?
BEEFY, CLEFT, REEFS are among the most familiar five letter words containing EF. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these five letter words containing EF valid in Scrabble and Words With Friends?
Every word is drawn from a tournament word list, so most are playable everywhere. Use the dictionary selector to narrow the list to Scrabble US (NWL2023), Scrabble UK (CSW24) or Words With Friends and see only the words that game accepts.