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
yucca	14	14
yucks	15	15
yucky	17	17
yugas	10	10
yukky	18	18
yulan	10	10
yummy	16	16
yupon	12	12
yuppy	16	16
yurts	8	8
yuzus	18	18
zaire	14	14
zakat	18	18
zamia	17	17
zanza	24	24
zappy	22	22
zarfs	17	17
zaxes	21	21
zayin	17	17
zazen	24	24
zebec	20	20
zebra	17	17
zebus	18	18
zeins	15	15
zendo	16	16