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
flour	10	10
flout	10	10
flown	13	13
flows	12	12
flubs	13	13
flued	11	11
flues	10	10
fluff	16	16
fluid	11	11
fluke	14	14
fluky	16	16
flume	13	13
flump	16	16
flung	13	13
flunk	15	15
fluor	10	10
flush	12	12
flute	10	10
fluty	12	12
flyby	16	16
flyer	11	11
flyte	11	11
foals	9	9
foams	11	11
foamy	13	13