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
zerks	18	18
zeros	14	14
zests	14	14
zesty	16	16
zetas	14	14
zibet	17	17
zilch	20	20
zills	16	16
zincs	18	18
zincy	20	20
zineb	18	18
zines	15	15
zings	17	17
zingy	19	19
zinky	21	21
zippo	20	20
zippy	22	22
ziram	17	17
zitis	14	14
zlote	15	15
zloty	17	17
zoeae	14	14
zoeal	15	15
zoeas	14	14
zombi	20	20