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
vials	10	10
viand	11	11
vibed	13	13
vibes	12	12
vicar	12	12
viced	13	13
vices	12	12
video	10	10
viers	9	9
views	12	12
viewy	14	14
vigas	11	11
vigia	11	11
vigil	12	12
vigor	11	11
viler	10	10
villa	11	11
villi	11	11
vills	11	11
vimen	13	13
vinas	10	10
vinca	13	13
vined	11	11
vines	10	10
vinic	13	13