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
chile	11	11
chili	11	11
chill	12	12
chimb	16	16
chime	13	13
chimp	16	16
china	11	11
chine	11	11
ching	13	13
chink	15	15
chino	11	11
chins	11	11
chips	13	13
chirk	14	14
chirm	13	13
chiro	10	10
chirp	13	13
chirr	10	10
chiru	11	11
chits	10	10
chive	14	14
chivy	16	16
chock	17	17
chocs	13	13
choil	11	11