#15 lettersTile score 17
proxy
65
/100
Recommended because it scores a strong 17 tile points, cashes in rare high-value letters, covers plenty of board space with 5 letters.
An authorised substitute.
5 letter words starting with P
P openings are less common, so a green P narrows the field fast.
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#25 lettersTile score 16
prize
64
/100
Recommended because it scores a strong 16 tile points, covers plenty of board space with 5 letters, keeps a balanced vowel-to-consonant leave.
An award for victory.
#35 lettersTile score 12
peach
60
/100
Recommended because it scores a strong 12 tile points, covers plenty of board space with 5 letters, common enough to be accepted in every major lexicon.
A soft juicy fruit.
#45 lettersTile score 10
proof
56
/100
Recommended because it cashes in rare high-value letters, covers plenty of board space with 5 letters, keeps a balanced vowel-to-consonant leave.
Evidence establishing truth.
#55 lettersTile score 10
prove
56
/100
Recommended because it covers plenty of board space with 5 letters, keeps a balanced vowel-to-consonant leave.
To demonstrate truth.
#65 lettersTile score 11
peaks
56
/100
Recommended because it covers plenty of board space with 5 letters, keeps a balanced vowel-to-consonant leave.
Plural of peak.
#75 lettersTile score 10
party
55
/100
Recommended because it covers plenty of board space with 5 letters.
A social gathering.
#85 lettersTile score 10
power
55
/100
Recommended because it covers plenty of board space with 5 letters, keeps a balanced vowel-to-consonant leave.
Ability to act.
#95 lettersTile score 8
proud
55
/100
Recommended because it cashes in rare high-value letters, covers plenty of board space with 5 letters, keeps a balanced vowel-to-consonant leave.
Feeling deep satisfaction.
#105 lettersTile score 8
pager
54
/100
Recommended because it covers plenty of board space with 5 letters, common enough to be accepted in every major lexicon, keeps a balanced vowel-to-consonant leave.
A small paging device.
#115 lettersTile score 10
phase
54
/100
Recommended because it covers plenty of board space with 5 letters, keeps a balanced vowel-to-consonant leave.
A distinct stage.
#125 lettersTile score 10
phone
54
/100
Recommended because it covers plenty of board space with 5 letters, keeps a balanced vowel-to-consonant leave.
A telephone.
#135 lettersTile score 10
photo
54
/100
Recommended because it covers plenty of board space with 5 letters, keeps a balanced vowel-to-consonant leave.
A photograph.
#145 lettersTile score 9
place
54
/100
Recommended because it covers plenty of board space with 5 letters, keeps a balanced vowel-to-consonant leave.
A particular position.
#155 lettersTile score 9
price
54
/100
Recommended because it covers plenty of board space with 5 letters, keeps a balanced vowel-to-consonant leave.
The amount paid.
#165 lettersTile score 9
prime
54
/100
Recommended because it covers plenty of board space with 5 letters, keeps a balanced vowel-to-consonant leave.
Of first importance.
#175 lettersTile score 9
paces
53
/100
Recommended because it covers plenty of board space with 5 letters, keeps a balanced vowel-to-consonant leave.
Plural of pace.
#185 lettersTile score 9
picot
53
/100
Recommended because it covers plenty of board space with 5 letters, keeps a balanced vowel-to-consonant leave.
A small decorative loop.
#195 lettersTile score 8
pride
52
/100
Recommended because it covers plenty of board space with 5 letters, keeps a balanced vowel-to-consonant leave.
Satisfaction from achievement.
#205 lettersTile score 8
pried
52
/100
Recommended because it covers plenty of board space with 5 letters, keeps a balanced vowel-to-consonant leave.
Past tense of pry.
#215 lettersTile score 7
paint
51
/100
Recommended because it covers plenty of board space with 5 letters, keeps a balanced vowel-to-consonant leave.
Coloured liquid for surfaces.
#225 lettersTile score 7
pinta
51
/100
Recommended because it covers plenty of board space with 5 letters, keeps a balanced vowel-to-consonant leave.
A skin disease; a pint (informal).
#235 lettersTile score 7
panel
51
/100
Recommended because it covers plenty of board space with 5 letters, keeps a balanced vowel-to-consonant leave.
A flat board; a group of experts.
#245 lettersTile score 7
penal
51
/100
Recommended because it covers plenty of board space with 5 letters, keeps a balanced vowel-to-consonant leave.
Relating to punishment.
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