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
votes	9	9
vouch	15	15
vowed	13	13
vowel	13	13
vower	12	12
voxel	17	17
vroom	12	12
vrouw	13	13
vuggs	14	14
vuggy	16	16
vughs	14	14
vulns	12	12
vulva	15	15
vying	14	14
wacke	15	15
wacko	15	15
wacks	15	15
wacky	17	17
waddy	12	12
waded	10	10
wader	9	9
wades	9	9
wadis	9	9
wafer	11	11
wafts	11	11