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Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Yes. FUNCTION is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (8 letters, 13 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
Part of speech: noun
a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program
office, part, role, purpose, use, routine, subroutine, subprogram, procedure, affair, occasion, social occasion, social function, mathematical function, single-valued function, map
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
FUNCTION scores 13 points before board multipliers.
Letter counts: C×1, F×1, I×1, N×2, O×1, T×1, U×1
FUNCTION has no other anagrams in this dictionary.
FUNCTION is a 8-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 8, starts with F, ends with N, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example: "FUNCTION — a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program" (13 Scrabble points).
FUNCTION is listed in the UnscrambleTools word-game dictionary used across our unscrambler, anagram, pattern, and scoring tools. Pages like this one exist so you can answer "Is FUNCTION a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
FUNCTION (noun): the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group; "the function of a teacher"; "the government must do its part"; "play its role". Additional senses: what something is used for; "the function of an auger is to bore holes"; "ballet is beautiful but what use is it?"; a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program; a vaguely specified social event; "the party was quite an affair"; "an occasion arranged to honor the president"; "a seemingly endless round of social functions".
In standard Scrabble scoring, FUNCTION totals 13 points before multipliers. That sum uses official letter values: common tiles (A, E, I, O, U, L, N, S, T, R) are worth 1, while D and G are 2, B, C, M, P are 3, F, H, V, W, Y are 4, K is 5, J and X are 8, and Q and Z are 10. FUNCTION relies mostly on common tiles, which often makes it easier to play from a mixed rack but caps the raw ceiling compared with high-premium words.
FUNCTION is 8 letters long, begins with F, ends with N, and sorts to the alphagram CFINNOTU. No other entry in this dictionary rearranges into the same letter set, so FUNCTION is unique within its alphagram family. Letter makeup: 3 vowels, 5 consonants.
Among 17 tracked 8-letter entries, FUNCTION ranks by raw score (13 points). Similar-length words in the same dictionary include ZYZZYVAS, QUIZZIFY, QUIZZERY, QUIZZISH; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, FUNCTION carries 3 vowels and 5 consonants. Its consonant-heavy shape pairs well with open vowel dumps on the board. Hooks on F or N are common study angles; browse words starting with F and words ending with N to rehearse parallel sets.
FUNCTION is a 8-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 8, starts with F, ends with N, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 8-letter entries like FUNCTION frequently cross shorter words; knowing that FUNCTION contains C, F, I, N, O, T, U helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as f??????n to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside FUNCTION include CT, FU, NC — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: F, U, N, C, T, I, O. Letter-frequency tables on this site are built from the same dictionary that powers the Word Unscrambler, so list pages and word pages stay consistent.
Use UnscrambleTools tools together: unscramble function directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 13 points in the Scrabble Score Calculator. Daily puzzle hints and Wordle practice pages share the same dictionary backbone, which keeps scores and validity aligned across the site.
Etymology: UnscrambleTools does not publish a full historical etymology for every rare word-game entry. When we detect recognizable English prefixes or suffixes, we note them in the definition section; otherwise treat FUNCTION as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "FUNCTION — a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program" (13 Scrabble points). If you are validating a tournament list, cross-check NASPA or WESPA references — our dictionary optimizes for practical word-game coverage, including obscure but legal entries that appear in casual Scrabble and crossword construction.