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
umbra	12	12
umiac	12	12
umiak	13	13
umiaq	18	18
ummah	14	14
ummas	12	12
ummed	13	13
umped	13	13
umphs	14	14
umpty	14	14
unapt	10	10
unarm	10	10
unary	9	9
unaus	8	8
unban	11	11
unbar	10	10
unbid	11	11
unbox	17	17
uncap	13	13
uncia	10	10
uncle	11	11
uncoy	12	12
uncus	11	11
uncut	11	11
under	8	8