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
canto	9	9
cants	9	9
canty	11	11
caped	12	12
caper	11	11
capes	11	11
caphs	13	13
capiz	20	20
capon	12	12
capos	11	11
capot	11	11
caput	12	12
carat	8	8
carbo	11	11
carbs	11	11
cards	9	9
cared	9	9
carer	8	8
cares	8	8
caret	8	8
carex	15	15
cargo	10	10
carks	12	12
carle	9	9
carls	9	9