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
pyoid	11	11
pyran	11	11
pyres	10	10
pyric	13	13
pyros	10	10
pyxes	17	17
pyxie	17	17
pyxis	17	17
pzazz	35	35
qadis	15	15
qaids	15	15
qanat	15	15
qibla	18	18
qophs	19	19
quack	22	22
quads	16	16
quaff	21	21
quags	17	17
quail	16	16
quake	19	19
quaky	21	21
quale	16	16
qualm	19	19
quant	16	16
quare	15	15