This list shows the first 2,000 of 12,653 matches, sorted alphabetically with Scrabble & Words With Friends scores.
This list shows the first 2,000 of 12,653 matches for 5-letter words from our 270,000-word dictionary. Use it to brainstorm answers, find a high-scoring play, or crack a crossword clue.
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The strongest Scrabble play in this list is PZAZZ (34 points).
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noisy like the sound of a bee
given to or marked by the consumption of alcohol
a linguistic element added to a word to produce an inflected or derived form
marine bivalve common in Philippine coastal waters characterized by a large thin flat translucent shell
(botany) the whorl of sepals of a flower collectively forming the outer floral envelope or layer of the perianth enclosing and supporting…
British slang (dated) for a prison
affect with wonder
before the appearance of life
1,000 baiza equal 1 riyal-omani in Oman
a bright green fabric napped to resemble felt; used to cover gaming tables
a street of small shops (especially in Orient)
a sloping edge on a cutting tool
a strong flame that burns brightly
a swift and violent military offensive with intensive aerial bombardment
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
Definitions from Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0), incorporating Princeton WordNet data