Yes, IF is a valid word.IF is a two-letter word in our dictionary. It means a condition or supposition.
IF in word games
| Game | Base points | On a double word | On a triple word |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 5 | 10 | 15 |
| Words With Friends | 5 | 10 | 15 |
Two-letter words like IF are how strong players score in tight spots. Laid parallel to another word, IF forms several short words at once, and each one scores.
Hooks for IF
IF takes 2 front hooks and 2 back hooks.
Front hooks: KIF, RIF
Back hooks: IFF, IFS
Anagrams and words inside IF
No other word in our dictionary uses exactly the letters of IF.
Longer words that start or end with IF
Our dictionary has 7 longer words that begin with IF and 25 that end with it, and the highest scoring of them is FIXATIF at 20 Scrabble points.
Starting with IF:
IFF, IFS, IFFY, IFFIER, IFFIEST, IFFINESS, IFFINESSES
Ending with IF:
KIF, RIF, ALIF, COIF, CUIF, KAIF, NAIF, NEIF, REIF, SEIF, WAIF, CALIF, GONIF, KALIF, MOTIF, SERIF, KHALIF, MASSIF, SHARIF, SHERIF, FIXATIF, SPORTIF, APERITIF, SANSERIF and 1 more
Frequently asked questions
Is IF a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. IF is in the ENABLE word list that this site uses, which closely matches the dictionary used for North American Scrabble. Collins, the list used in most other countries, contains nearly every ENABLE word as well. For tournament play, confirm against the official list for your event.
What does IF mean?
IF means a condition or supposition.
How many points is IF worth?
IF is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 5 points in Words With Friends before any premium squares. A double word square doubles that, and a triple word square triples it.
What words can you make by adding a letter to IF?
IF takes 2 front hooks and 2 back hooks. Adding a letter to an existing word on the board, a hook, scores the whole new word.
Examples: KIF, RIF, IFF, IFS.