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
jumar	18	18
jumbo	21	21
jumps	21	21
jumpy	23	23
junco	19	19
junks	20	20
junky	22	22
junta	16	16
junto	16	16
jupes	18	18
jupon	19	19
jural	16	16
jurat	15	15
jurel	16	16
juror	15	15
justs	15	15
jutes	15	15
jutty	17	17
juvie	19	19
kabab	15	15
kabob	15	15
kadis	10	10
kafir	12	12
kagus	12	12
kaiak	13	13