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
whack	17	17
whale	11	11
whams	13	13
whang	13	13
whaps	13	13
wharf	13	13
whats	10	10
whaup	14	14
wheal	11	11
wheat	10	10
wheel	11	11
wheen	11	11
whelk	15	15
whelm	14	14
whelp	14	14
whens	11	11
where	10	10
whets	10	10
wheys	12	12
which	15	15
whids	11	11
whiff	16	16
whigs	12	12
while	11	11
whims	13	13