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
cheap	13	13
cheat	10	10
check	17	17
cheek	14	14
cheep	13	13
cheer	10	10
chefs	13	13
chela	11	11
chemo	13	13
chert	10	10
chess	10	10
chest	10	10
chevy	16	16
chews	13	13
chewy	15	15
chiao	10	10
chias	10	10
chica	13	13
chick	17	17
chico	13	13
chics	13	13
chide	11	11
chief	13	13
chiel	11	11
child	12	12