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Is FUNCTION a Scrabble Word?

Yes, FUNCTION is a valid Scrabble word. It is used as a noun and a verb, most often meaning “(mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)”.

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Is FUNCTION a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. FUNCTION is a valid 8-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 13 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends.

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Letters
8
Scrabble
13 pts
Words With Friends
17 pts
Anagrams
0
Familiarity
100th percentile

FUNCTION meaning and definition

FUNCTION has 4 common senses and works as a noun and a verb. The most common meaning is listed first.

FUNCTION as a noun

  1. (mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function).
  2. What something is used for.
  3. The actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group.

FUNCTION as a verb

  1. Perform as expected when applied.

FUNCTION Scrabble score and Words With Friends points

FUNCTION scores 13 in Scrabble and 17 in Words With Friends. The highest-value tile is F, worth 4 in Scrabble.

Letter-by-letter tile values

LetterScrabbleWords With Friends
F44
U12
N12
C34
T11
I11
O11
N12
Total1317

FUNCTION on premium squares

On a double word square FUNCTION scores 26 in Scrabble; on a triple word square, 39. Putting F on a triple letter square instead adds 8 points. That makes it a high-value word worth holding for a premium square rather than spending on a plain one. Played from a full rack, all 8 letters earn the 50-point Scrabble bingo bonus.

Anagrams of FUNCTION

No other word uses exactly the letters in FUNCTION.

Shorter words hiding in FUNCTION

The letters F, U, N, C, T, I, O, N make 89 shorter words, up to 7 letters long. Most common first. Unscramble FUNCTION: all 89 words.

Words like FUNCTION

One-letter changes to FUNCTION, useful for word ladders and board hooks.

Change one letter in FUNCTION

  • junction17

Add one letter to FUNCTION

  • functions14

Remove one letter from FUNCTION

  • unction9

More 8-letter words starting with FU

  • fullback19
  • furlough15
  • fugitive15
  • furthest14
  • futurist11
  • fullness11
  • fugacity17
  • fungible14
  • futurism13
  • futurity14
  • fumbling16
  • fusiform16
  • futility14
  • fuckhead21
  • fugleman14
  • fumigant14
  • fumigate14
  • fumitory16

FUNCTION word facts

FUNCTION is an 8-letter word with 7 distinct letters: 3 vowels (U, I and O) and 5 consonants, with N repeated. It starts with F and ends with N. By corpus frequency, FUNCTION is among the top 1% most familiar words in the dictionary.

Holding the letters F, U, N, C, T, I, O, N on your rack? The word unscrambler lists every word they make, sorted by score, and the anagram solver finds words that use all 8 of them. To check another word before you play it, use the Scrabble word checker.

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FUNCTION Scrabble word FAQ

Is FUNCTION a Scrabble word?

Yes. FUNCTION is a valid 8-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 13 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends before premium squares.

What does FUNCTION mean?

FUNCTION is used as a noun and a verb. Its most common meaning is “(mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)”.

How many points is FUNCTION worth in Scrabble?

FUNCTION is worth 13 points in Scrabble: F (4) + U (1) + N (1) + C (3) + T (1) + I (1) + O (1) + N (1). On a double word square it scores 26, and on a triple word square 39.

How many points is FUNCTION in Words With Friends?

FUNCTION is worth 17 points in Words With Friends, which uses different tile values from Scrabble.

Does FUNCTION have any anagrams?

No. No other word uses exactly the letters in FUNCTION, but 89 shorter words can be made from them.

What words can you make from the letters in FUNCTION?

You can make 89 shorter words from the letters in FUNCTION, including CUT, FIT, COUNT and NO.

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