5-Letter Words Containing AI

100 words

The AI combination appears in words borrowed from languages worldwide, from Scottish dialect to Hawaiian place names. This pattern connects everyday terms like TRAIN with specialized vocabulary that can catch opponents off guard in word games.

Pattern Guide

Word recommendations for board games.

Word Games

High-value words for board games

Top 5-Letter Words

BAIZA

1,000 baiza equal 1 riyal-omani in Oman

16 pts
BAIZE

a bright green fabric napped to resemble felt; used to cover gaming tables

16 pts
MAIZE

a strong yellow color

16 pts
HAICK

an outer garment consisting of a large piece of white cloth; worn by men and women in northern Africa

14 pts
QUAIL

draw back, as with fear or pain

14 pts
ZAIRE

a republic in central Africa; achieved independence from Belgium in 1960

14 pts
KAIAK
13 pts
HAIKU

an epigrammatic Japanese verse form of three short lines

12 pts

BAIZA, BAIZE, and MAIZE lead scoring in both games, with BAIZE describing the green felt on pool tables. QUAIL jumps from 14 points in Scrabble to 16 in Words With Friends thanks to the boosted Q value. CLAIM offers solid WWF scoring at 12 points while HAIKU provides reliable mid-range options in either game.

Wordle

5-letter words for daily puzzles

Good Starters (E, A, R, S, T)

TRAINStarter

teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports

RAISEStarter

call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

SAINTStarter

declare (a dead person) to be a saint

TRAILStarter

to lag or linger behind

Common Words (likely answers)

AGAINCommon

anew

TRAINCommon

teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports

BRAINCommon

that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

RAISECommon

call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

RAISE and TRAIN make excellent openers, combining the common AI pattern with high-frequency consonants R, S, N, and T. SAINT offers similar coverage while testing a different consonant arrangement.

Hidden Gems

Rare but valid words to surprise opponents

BAIZE

a bright green fabric napped to resemble felt; used to cover gaming tables

LANAI

an island of central Hawaii; a pineapple-growing area

BAIRN

a child: son or daughter

AIOLI

garlic mayonnaise

BAIZE names the bright green napped fabric covering poker and pool tables. Most players recognize it visually but don't know the word, making it a reliable challenge play. The Z alone makes it worth memorizing for tight game situations.

Popular crossword answers

Words frequently used in crossword puzzles with common clues.

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