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
quark	19	19
quart	15	15
quash	17	17
quasi	15	15
quass	15	15
quate	15	15
quays	17	17
qubit	18	18
quean	16	16
queen	16	16
queer	15	15
quell	17	17
quern	16	16
query	17	17
queso	15	15
quest	15	15
queue	16	16
queys	17	17
quick	22	22
quids	16	16
quiet	15	15
quiff	21	21
quill	17	17
quilt	16	16
quins	16	16