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
issei	5	5
issue	6	6
istle	6	6
itchy	12	12
items	8	8
ither	7	7
ivied	10	10
ivies	9	9
ivory	11	11
ixias	12	12
ixnay	15	15
ixora	12	12
ixtle	13	13
izard	15	15
jabot	17	17
jacal	18	18
jacks	21	21
jacky	23	23
jaded	16	16
jades	15	15
jager	16	16
jaggy	20	20
jagra	16	16
jails	15	15
jakes	18	18