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
kroon	10	10
krubi	13	13
kudos	11	11
kudus	12	12
kudzu	21	21
kufis	13	13
kugel	13	13
kukri	14	14
kulak	15	15
kulfi	14	14
kumis	13	13
kurta	10	10
kurus	11	11
kvass	13	13
kvell	15	15
kyack	18	18
kyaks	15	15
kyats	11	11
kylin	13	13
kylix	19	19
kyrie	11	11
kytes	11	11
kythe	13	13
laari	6	6
label	10	10