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
puled	11	11
puler	10	10
pules	10	10
pulik	14	14
pulis	10	10
pulka	14	14
pulks	14	14
pulls	11	11
pulps	13	13
pulpy	15	15
pulse	10	10
pumas	12	12
pumps	15	15
punas	10	10
punch	15	15
pungs	12	12
punji	19	19
punka	14	14
punks	14	14
punky	16	16
punny	13	13
punto	10	10
punts	10	10
punty	12	12
pupae	12	12