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
clefs	12	12
cleft	12	12
clepe	12	12
clept	12	12
clerk	13	13
clews	12	12
click	16	16
cliff	15	15
clift	12	12
climb	15	15
clime	12	12
cline	10	10
cling	12	12
clink	14	14
clips	12	12
clipt	12	12
cloak	13	13
clock	16	16
clods	10	10
clogs	11	11
clomb	15	15
clomp	15	15
clone	10	10
clonk	14	14
cloot	9	9