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
whine	11	11
whins	11	11
whiny	13	13
whips	13	13
whipt	13	13
whirl	11	11
whirr	10	10
whirs	10	10
whish	12	12
whisk	14	14
whist	10	10
white	10	10
whits	10	10
whity	12	12
whizz	28	28
whole	11	11
whomp	16	16
whoof	13	13
whoop	13	13
whops	13	13
whorl	11	11
whort	10	10
whose	10	10
whoso	10	10
whump	17	17