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
light	10	10
liked	11	11
liken	11	11
liker	10	10
likes	10	10
lilac	10	10
lilts	7	7
liman	10	10
limas	9	9
limba	12	12
limbi	12	12
limbo	12	12
limbs	12	12
limed	10	10
limen	10	10
limes	9	9
limey	11	11
limit	9	9
limns	10	10
limos	9	9
limpa	12	12
limps	12	12
linac	10	10
lindy	10	10
lined	8	8