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
coifs	11	11
coign	11	11
coils	9	9
coins	9	9
coirs	8	8
coked	13	13
cokes	12	12
colas	9	9
colby	14	14
colds	10	10
coles	9	9
colic	12	12
colin	10	10
colly	12	12
colon	10	10
color	9	9
colts	9	9
colza	18	18
comae	11	11
comal	12	12
comas	11	11
combe	14	14
combi	14	14
combo	14	14
combs	14	14