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
chair	10	10
chais	10	10
chalk	15	15
champ	16	16
chams	13	13
chana	11	11
chang	13	13
chant	11	11
chaos	10	10
chape	13	13
chaps	13	13
chapt	13	13
chard	11	11
chare	10	10
chark	14	14
charm	13	13
charr	10	10
chars	10	10
chart	10	10
chary	12	12
chase	10	10
chasm	13	13
chats	10	10
chaws	13	13
chays	12	12