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
choir	10	10
choke	14	14
choky	16	16
choli	11	11
chomp	16	16
chook	14	14
chops	13	13
chord	11	11
chore	10	10
chose	10	10
chott	10	10
chows	13	13
chubs	14	14
chuck	18	18
chufa	14	14
chuff	17	17
chugs	13	13
chump	17	17
chums	14	14
chunk	16	16
churl	12	12
churn	12	12
churr	11	11
chuse	11	11
chute	11	11