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
dropt	9	9
dross	6	6
drouk	11	11
drove	10	10
drown	10	10
drubs	10	10
drugs	9	9
druid	8	8
drums	10	10
drunk	12	12
drupe	10	10
druse	7	7
dryad	9	9
dryas	8	8
dryer	8	8
dryly	11	11
duals	8	8
ducal	11	11
ducat	10	10
duces	10	10
duchy	14	14
ducks	14	14
ducky	16	16
ducts	10	10
duddy	11	11