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
becap	14	14
becks	15	15
bedad	10	10
bedel	10	10
bedew	12	12
bedim	12	12
beech	13	13
beedi	9	9
beefs	11	11
beefy	13	13
beeps	11	11
beers	8	8
beery	10	10
beets	8	8
befit	11	11
befog	13	13
begad	11	11
began	11	11
begat	10	10
begem	13	13
beget	10	10
begin	11	11
begot	10	10
begum	14	14
begun	12	12