5 Letter Words

Five-letter words are a sweet spot in Scrabble because they offer a balance between scoring potential and playability. These words are long enough to rack up significant points, especially when placed on premium squares, but not so long that they’re difficult to fit on the board. Playing five-letter words allows you to take advantage of double or triple word score tiles, as well as double or triple letter squares within the word, maximizing your points. Additionally, five-letter words often give you opportunities to build off existing words or create multiple new words in a single turn, boosting your overall score.

To play five-letter words effectively, it’s important to have a good vocabulary of common and high-scoring options like plant, bring, quick, jumpy, and zesty. Look for openings where these words can intersect with other words on the board to form parallel plays or hooks, multiplying your score. Five-letter words also help maintain a balanced rack by allowing you to use a mix of vowels and consonants efficiently. By strategically placing five-letter words and leveraging premium squares, you can create strong scoring opportunities and keep your opponents on their toes.

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5 Letter Words	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
feuds	10	10
fever	12	12
fewer	11	11
feyly	13	13
fezes	17	17
fiars	8	8
fiats	8	8
fiber	11	11
fibre	11	11
fices	11	11
fiche	13	13
fichu	14	14
ficin	12	12
ficus	12	12
fidge	11	11
fidos	9	9
fiefs	11	11
field	10	10
fiend	10	10
fiery	10	10
fifer	11	11
fifes	11	11
fifth	13	13
fifty	13	13
fight	12	12