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
fruit	9	9
frump	15	15
fryer	10	10
fubsy	14	14
fucus	13	13
fuddy	13	13
fudge	12	12
fudgy	14	14
fuels	10	10
fugal	12	12
fuggy	15	15
fugle	12	12
fugly	14	14
fugue	12	12
fulls	11	11
fully	13	13
fumed	13	13
fumer	12	12
fumes	12	12
fumet	12	12
fundi	11	11
funds	11	11
fungi	12	12
fungo	12	12
funks	14	14