FUNCTION
8-letter word
FUNCTION is a valid Scrabble word
Is FUNCTION Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 13 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 13 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 17 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 13 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ❌ No | Requires exactly 5 letters — FUNCTION has 8 |
| Quordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Octordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Dordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Survivle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Absurdle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Lingo | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| NYT Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Mini Crossword | ⚠️ Long | Best for 3–5 letter words |
| Crossword (general) | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Cryptic Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid answer or anagram source |
| Acrostic | ✅ Yes | Valid answer word |
| Waffle | ❌ No | Best for 5-letter words |
| Wordscapes | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Cookies | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Search | ✅ Yes | Can appear in grid |
| Jumble | ✅ Yes | Valid unscramble target |
| Anagram | ✅ Yes | Valid anagram base word |
| Boggle | ✅ Yes | Letters must be adjacent on grid |
| SpellTower | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Alphabear | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Spelling Bee | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use only the 7 given letters |
| Letterboxed | ⚠️ Maybe | No consecutive same-side letters |
| Squaredle | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must be adjacent |
| Blossom | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use centre letter |
| Typeshift | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must align in columns |
| Semantle | ✅ Yes | Any real English word |
| Jotto | ⚠️ Maybe | Must match opponent word length |
| Hangman | ✅ Yes | Valid hidden word |
| Word Ladder | ⚠️ Maybe | Must be same length as chain |
| Connections | ✅ Yes | Can be a category member |
| Strands | ✅ Yes | Can be a theme word |
| Codenames | ✅ Yes | Valid clue or card word |
| Nerdle | ❌ No | Numbers/operators only |
| Worldle | ❌ No | Country names only |
| Heardle | ❌ No | Song titles only |
| Framed | ❌ No | Film titles only |
What Does FUNCTION Mean?
perform as expected when applied
(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)
FUNCTION Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place F or C on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
FUNCTION — Word Stats
Is FUNCTION Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — FUNCTION scores 13 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 13 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 13 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 17 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 13 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in FUNCTION are F (4 pts), C (3 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is FUNCTION Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — FUNCTION scores 17 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why FUNCTION scores 17 pts in WWF vs 13 pts in Scrabble.
Playing 8+ letters in one turn earns WWF's 35-point bingo bonus on top of the word score.
Is FUNCTION a Wordle Word?
❌ No — FUNCTION cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. FUNCTION has 8 letters.
These 5-letter Wordle variants use the same rules: Quordle · Octordle · Dordle · Survivle · Absurdle · Lingo · Wordle Unlimited
5-letter Wordle words you can make from FUNCTION's letters: CONIN · CONNU · COUNT · CUNIT · CUNNI · CUTIN
Is FUNCTION Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — FUNCTION is a valid crossword entry accepted in standard English dictionaries.
Works in these crossword formats:
- NYT Crossword — standard American grid
- Mini Crossword — 5×5 grid (shorter words preferred)
- Cryptic Crossword — can be used as answer or anagram fodder
- Acrostic — valid answer word
Useful crossword patterns for FUNCTION:
F______________NF______N Is FUNCTION Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — FUNCTION is valid in Wordscapes and Word Cookies when all required letters are available.
Also valid as an unscramble target in: Jumble · Anagram · SpellTower · Alphabear · Boggle
Finding a 8-letter word earns maximum bonus stars in Wordscapes. More commonly you will score with shorter words hidden within FUNCTION's letters.
Words You Can Make From FUNCTION
Shorter words hidden in FUNCTION's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
Show all words within FUNCTION →Anagrams of FUNCTION
No perfect anagrams exist for FUNCTION — it uses a unique combination of letters.
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Frequently Asked Questions About FUNCTION
Is FUNCTION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. FUNCTION is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is FUNCTION in Scrabble?
FUNCTION scores 13 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 17 points.
Is FUNCTION valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. FUNCTION is a valid Words With Friends word worth 17 points.
What does FUNCTION mean?
FUNCTION: perform as expected when applied
Can FUNCTION be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. FUNCTION has 8 letters.
What words can you make from FUNCTION's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from FUNCTION's letters. Short words like CF, CO, CT can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does FUNCTION have any anagrams?
No. FUNCTION has no perfect anagrams in standard English dictionaries.
Is FUNCTION in the dictionary?
Yes. FUNCTION appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.