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
kiack	16	16
kiang	12	12
kibbe	15	15
kibei	12	12
kibes	12	12
kibla	13	13
kicks	16	16
kicky	18	18
kiddo	11	11
kiddy	13	13
kiefs	12	12
kiers	9	9
kilim	13	13
kills	11	11
kilns	11	11
kilos	10	10
kilts	10	10
kilty	12	12
kinas	10	10
kinds	11	11
kings	12	12
kinin	11	11
kinks	14	14
kinky	16	16
kiosk	13	13