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
pseud	10	10
pshaw	13	13
psoae	8	8
psoai	8	8
psoas	8	8
psych	15	15
pubes	12	12
pubic	15	15
pubis	12	12
puces	12	12
pucka	16	16
pucks	16	16
pudge	12	12
pudgy	14	14
pudic	13	13
pudus	11	11
puffs	15	15
puffy	17	17
puggy	15	15
pujas	18	18
puked	14	14
pukes	13	13
pukey	15	15
pukka	17	17
pulas	10	10