5-Letter Words for Scrabble Go (Essential List)
Five-letter words hit a golden mean in Scrabble Go: long enough to pack in high-value tiles and to create hooks, cross-plays, and word-multipliers; but short enough that they still often fit in tight spaces on the board. When played wisely, they can swing a game's momentum. Below are standout words, scoring potential, strategy insights, rules, and FAQs to help you use them to your advantage.
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Top High-Scoring 5-Letter Words
These are among the highest base-tile-value 5-letter words (i.e. before any board bonus squares). Knowing these (or similar ones) can give you a big score when you're lucky enough to have the right letters.
Highest Scoring 5-Letter Words
Premium 5-letter words with the highest point values
| Rank | Word | Score |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | JAZZY | 33 |
| #2 | FEZZY | 29 |
| #3 | FIZZY | 29 |
| #4 | FUZZY | 29 |
| #5 | WHIZZ | 29 |
| #6 | MUZZY | 28 |
| #7 | DIZZY | 27 |
| #8 | FRIZZ | 26 |
| #9 | HUZZA | 26 |
| #10 | LEZZY | 26 |
| #11 | TIZZY | 26 |
| #12 | ABUZZ | 25 |
| #13 | MEZZO | 25 |
| #14 | PIZZA | 25 |
| #15 | SCUZZ | 25 |
Medium Scoring Words
Mid-range scoring 5-letter words
| Rank | Word | Score |
|---|---|---|
| #51 | JUNKY | 19 |
| #52 | KUDZU | 19 |
| #53 | KYLIX | 19 |
| #54 | QOPHS | 19 |
| #55 | XEROX | 19 |
| #56 | YUKKY | 19 |
| #57 | ZILCH | 19 |
| #58 | ZINCY | 19 |
| #59 | ZYMES | 19 |
| #60 | AFFIX | 18 |
| #61 | AZUKI | 18 |
| #62 | CAPIZ | 18 |
| #63 | DITZY | 18 |
| #64 | DOOZY | 18 |
| #65 | FAZED | 18 |
Lower Scoring Words
Lower scoring but still valid 5-letter words
| Rank | Word | Score |
|---|---|---|
| #151 | QURSH | 17 |
| #152 | RITZY | 17 |
| #153 | SOYUZ | 17 |
| #154 | SQUAW | 17 |
| #155 | VIZIR | 17 |
| #156 | VIZOR | 17 |
| #157 | WACKY | 17 |
| #158 | WALTZ | 17 |
| #159 | WAZOO | 17 |
| #160 | WHACK | 17 |
| #161 | WHIFF | 17 |
| #162 | WINZE | 17 |
| #163 | WIZEN | 17 |
| #164 | WIZES | 17 |
| #165 | XYLEM | 17 |
Why 5-Letter Words Matter in Scrabble Go
Maximizing premium squares
A 5-letter word with a high-value tile on a triple letter or hitting a triple/triple word combo can yield huge points.
Hooks & crosswords
These words can often add to existing word(s), or allow you to create multiple words in one move (parallel play).
Rack improvement
Using more tiles means sometimes shedding troublesome letters (like Q, Z, J) and getting fresh tiles.
Board control
Placing a 5-letter word can block access to premium squares for your opponent, or open up scoring lanes for you later.
Rules & Validity of 5-Letter Words
The set of valid 5-letter words is large: many thousands in Scrabble dictionaries. In sources I checked, around 8,900 5-letter words are recognized under common Scrabble word-lists.
Word validity depends on the dictionary your version of Scrabble Go is using (for example, North American TWL/NWL vs. international SOWPODS/Collins). Some rare words may be accepted in one but rejected in another.
Always use the in-game checker: even if a word exists in an external Scrabble list, Scrabble Go might reject it if it hasn't been added to its internal dictionary.
FAQs About 5-Letter Words in Scrabble Go
Q: What is one of the highest scoring 5-letter words by base tile value?
Words like ZIPPY, JACKY, QUAKY, ZINKY are among the top base scores (21 points) before board bonuses are applied.
Q: How many 5-letter words are there in Scrabble dictionaries?
There are approximately 8,900 recognized 5-letter words under common Scrabble word-lists, depending on which dictionary is used.
Q: Are there good 5-letter words that use Q without U?
Yes, there are some, though they are rare. These words are especially valuable because Q is hard to use otherwise.
Q: Do 5-letter words always score more than 4-letter words?
Not always. A well-placed 4-letter word on premium squares (especially double/multiples) or making multiple new words can outscore a 5-letter play. Score depends heavily on board position and tile placement.
Q: What kinds of 5-letter words should I focus on learning?
Memorize high-value ones using Z, Q, J, X; plurals and words with repeat high-value letters; common connectors (those that easily hook to others); and words with flexible vowel/consonant balance so you can adapt to your rack.
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