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
jinks	19	19
jinni	16	16
jinns	16	16
jirds	15	15
jived	19	19
jiver	18	18
jives	18	18
jivey	20	20
jnana	16	16
jocko	21	21
jocks	21	21
jocky	23	23
joeys	16	16
johns	17	17
joins	15	15
joint	15	15
joist	14	14
joked	19	19
joker	18	18
jokes	18	18
jokey	20	20
jolly	18	18
jolts	15	15
jolty	17	17
jomon	18	18