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
jones	15	15
jooks	18	18
joram	17	17
jorum	18	18
jotas	14	14
joual	16	16
jouks	19	19
joule	16	16
joust	15	15
jowar	17	17
jowls	18	18
jowly	20	20
joyed	17	17
jubes	18	18
judas	16	16
judge	18	18
judgy	20	20
jugal	18	18
jugum	21	21
juice	18	18
juicy	20	20
jujus	25	25
juked	20	20
jukes	19	19
julep	19	19