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
bubbe	15	15
bucko	16	16
bucks	16	16
buddy	13	13
budge	12	12
buffi	15	15
buffo	15	15
buffs	15	15
buffy	17	17
buggy	15	15
bugle	12	12
buhls	12	12
buhrs	11	11
build	11	11
built	10	10
bulbs	13	13
bulge	12	12
bulgy	14	14
bulks	14	14
bulky	16	16
bulla	11	11
bulls	11	11
bully	13	13
bumfs	15	15
bumph	17	17