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6-letter words with L as the 2nd letter and F as the 5th letter

Fourteen six-letter words place L second and F fifth; CLIFFS, FLUFFY and BLUFFS are the clearest examples.

14 wordsTop pick CLIFFSHighest score FLUFFY 18

2 of 14 are everyday words (14%). A mix of familiar words and game-only finds.

With L in 2nd place, E is the most common 5th letter (269 words). The bar under each letter shows the size of its list.

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Best words to play first 14 · most-used first

  • CLIFFS14
  • FLUFFY18
  • BLUFFS14
  • FLUFFS15
  • CLIFFY17
  • PLUFFY17
  • FLYOFF18
  • BLAFFS14
  • CLOFFS14
  • FLAFFS15
  • GLIFFS13
  • KLOOFS13
  • PLUFFS14
  • SLUFFS12
All valid words 14

A to Z. Includes rare and Collins-only words. Linked tiles open the word's meaning, score and rhymes.

  • BLAFFS14
  • BLUFFS14
  • CLIFFS14
  • CLIFFY17
  • CLOFFS14
  • FLAFFS15
  • FLUFFS15
  • FLUFFY18
  • FLYOFF18
  • GLIFFS13
  • KLOOFS13
  • PLUFFS14
  • PLUFFY17
  • SLUFFS12
Letters by positionIn 86% of these words the 4th letter is F.
1st letter
  1. F29%
  2. C21%
  3. B14%
3rd letter
  1. U43%
  2. I21%
  3. A14%
4th letter
  1. F86%
  2. O14%
6th letter
  1. S71%
  2. Y21%
  3. F7%

Highest-scoring words

Scrabble and Words With Friends points, before board bonuses
WordScrabbleWords With FriendsDictionaries
FLUFFY1819All three
FLYOFF1818All three
CLIFFY1718All three
PLUFFY1719Collins only
FLUFFS1517All three
FLAFFS1516Collins only
CLIFFS1416All three
BLUFFS1417All three
BLAFFS1416Collins · NWL
CLOFFS1416Collins only
PLUFFS1417Collins only
GLIFFS1315All three

Fourteen matches fit this narrow frame, and only two rank among common English words. CLIFFS, CLIFFY, and FLUFFY reveal how the final tile splits the familiar branch: ten entries end in S, three in Y, and one in F. The fixed F in slot five also helps explain why repeated consonants dominate the examples.

Fourteen candidates, three endings

  • 14 entries match the L-second, F-fifth frame.
  • CLIFFS and FLUFFY are familiar examples.
  • Ten words end in S; three end in Y; one ends in F.
  • FLUFFY and FLYOFF score 18 points each.

Which words lead on score?

Repeated F letters make CLIFFS, BLUFFS, and FLUFFS easy to compare, but the fixed F sits in slot five for every match. With Y in the final square, test FLUFFY, CLIFFY, or PLUFFY; a last-letter clue cleanly separates those from the larger S branch.

The top base score belongs to FLUFFY at 18, followed by CLIFFY and PLUFFY at 17. A double-letter square under F can raise a play, but first check that the crossing letters support the spelling. FLUFFY pairs the repeated F with a Y ending, while CLIFFS trades that ending for S.

Most entries take the S branch, yet the shorter Y branch contains two strong scorers. That makes the final tile more decisive than the opening: choose S for breadth, or test Y when the board rewards its extra options. The only F-ending entry is another reason to read the last square literally.

The list has 11 defined entries, while two count as common by frequency. Collins contains all 14 matches, compared with 10 in NWL2023 and nine in ENABLE. Those totals explain why a word that fits the pattern may still fail in a particular game.

A useful elimination order

Tip

Confirm L in slot two and F in slot five, then use the final square to choose among the ten S endings, three Y endings, and single F ending. The scoring leader sits in the smaller Y group.

Questions people ask

What does the final letter tell you about this pattern?
Ten of the 14 matches end in S, three end in Y, and one ends in F. CLIFFS, FLUFFY, and FLYOFF show the different branches. If your final square is already known, you can skip most of the alternatives before checking the crossing letters.
Which entries lead on tile points?
FLUFFY and FLYOFF tie at 18 points, while CLIFFY and PLUFFY score 17. The raw totals favor the F-heavy spellings, though premium squares can shift the value of a board play. FLUFFY belongs to the smaller Y-ending group.
How common are the 14 matching words?
Two matches fall within the common-word frequency group. CLIFFS and FLUFFY are recognizable, while several of the remaining forms are rare. Collins includes all 14, NWL2023 has 10, and ENABLE has nine, so dictionary choice also shapes the options.

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