6-letter words with F as the 1st letter and R as the 4th letter

The pattern is F _ _ R _ _: four open slots sit between and after the fixed letters. Familiar fits include FOURTH, FAIRLY, FABRIC, FEARED and FIERCE, but only 10 matches rank among the 25,000 most common English words. The set therefore mixes everyday choices with less familiar tournament entries, and dictionary coverage varies by game.

At a glance: the F-and-R pattern

• All 57 matches start with F and place R in the fourth position.
• FOURTH, FAIRLY, FABRIC, FEARED and FIERCE are recognizable fits.
• FJORDS leads the scoring list at 17 points; FABRIC follows at 13.
• Fourteen matches end in S, compared with nine ending in D and seven in N.
• Collins has 56 matches, NWL2023 has 38, and ENABLE has 36.

Which endings appear most often?

S is the most common final letter, appearing in 14 words; D follows with nine and N with seven. E ends six matches, while R and Y each end four. L and T bring up the rear with three apiece.

Use the final letter as a quick filter when your puzzle gives you one. FLARES and FLIRTS show two S-ending options, while FLARED and FLORAL demonstrate how differently the last slots can resolve with the same F _ _ R start.

How do 6-letter words with F first and R fourth score?

FJORDS is the standout at 17 points, four ahead of FABRIC at 13. FOURTH and FAIRLY each score 12, as do FLURRY, FLIRTY, FARROW and FURROW. If you have a J in your rack, FJORDS is the scoring choice; otherwise, FABRIC beats the many 12-point options.

The practical limitation is familiarity: just 10 of the 57 matches are among the most common English words. Tournament dictionaries also differ, with Collins covering 56 entries and ENABLE 36, so check your game's word list before building a play around an obscure option.