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
bumps	15	15
bumpy	17	17
bunch	15	15
bunco	13	13
bunds	11	11
bundt	11	11
bungs	12	12
bunko	14	14
bunks	14	14
bunns	11	11
bunny	13	13
bunts	10	10
bunya	12	12
buoys	11	11
buran	10	10
burbs	12	12
burds	10	10
buret	9	9
burfi	12	12
burgh	13	13
burgs	11	11
burin	10	10
burka	13	13
burke	13	13
burls	10	10