5-Letter Words
Complete list of 8,938 words with exactly 5 letters. Perfect for Wordle! (Showing top 1000 highest-scoring words)
About 5-Letter Words
Wordle players, this is your ultimate resource! Our list of 8,938 five-letter words contains every possible solution and guess for Wordle, along with their Scrabble and Words With Friends scores. Five-letter words are the sweet spot for word games – long enough to score well, short enough to fit almost anywhere on the board.
Whether you're stuck on today's Wordle, playing Scrabble, or solving a crossword, this comprehensive list has you covered. Pro tip: Start with words containing common vowels (E, A) and consonants (R, S, T) to maximize your information in Wordle.
Highest Scrabble Score
The highest scoring 5-letter word in Scrabble:
JAZZY33 ptsHighest Words With Friends Score
The highest scoring 5-letter word in WWF:
JAZZY34 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Frequently Asked Questions
How many 5-letter words are there in English?
There are 8,938 valid 5-letter words in the Scrabble dictionary. This includes common words, proper game words, and some technical terms.
What are the highest-scoring 5-letter words in Scrabble?
The highest-scoring 5-letter words typically contain high-value letters like Z (10 pts), Q (10 pts), X (8 pts), and J (8 pts). Check the "Highest Scoring" section above for the top words.
What are the best 5-letter words for Wordle?
Great Wordle starting words include SALET, CRANE, SLATE, TRACE, and CRATE. These words contain common letters (E, A, R, S, T) and help eliminate possibilities quickly.
What 5-letter words have the most vowels?
Words like ADIEU, AUDIO, OUIJA, and QUEUE contain multiple vowels. ADIEU is popular in Wordle for testing 4 vowels in one guess.
What 5-letter words have no repeating letters?
Most 5-letter words have unique letters. Words like CRANE, SLATE, THING, and PROUD are examples with no repeated letters - ideal for Wordle's first guess.
How many 5-letter words are possible Wordle answers?
Wordle uses a curated list of about 2,309 possible answers, though it accepts about 10,000+ valid guesses. Our list includes all valid 5-letter words.
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