5-Letter Words With EI in the Middle
100 wordsThe EI combination sits at the heart of words that feel distinctly Germanic and Old English in character. From everyday terms like THEIR and BEING to specialized vocabulary like SHEIK and SKEIN, these five-letter words showcase a vowel pairing that breaks the familiar 'i before e' rule more often than it follows it.
Pattern Guide
Word recommendations for board games.
Word Games
High-value words for board games
Top 5-Letter Words
Top 5-Letter Words
take possession of by force, as after an invasion
show consideration for; take into account
the state or fact of existing
tropical American trees with palmately compound leaves and showy bell-shaped flowers
consider as a god or godlike
make a pretence of
SEIZE dominates both Scrabble and WWF at 14 points, making that Z work hard in any game. The strategic split comes with words like HEIGH and SHEIK—both score 12 in Scrabble thanks to the H being worth 4, but drop in WWF where H only counts for 3. KIBEI offers an interesting reversal, scoring 11 in Scrabble but climbing to 12 in WWF. Keep VEINY and WEIGH in your arsenal for their consistent double-digit performance across both platforms.
Wordle
5-letter words for daily puzzles
Good Starters (E, A, R, S, T)
THEIR makes an excellent opening move, testing the common TH combination while placing E and I in frequently occurring positions. HEIST and STEIN offer strong follow-ups, each checking different consonant clusters while confirming vowel placement.
Hidden Gems
Rare but valid words to surprise opponents
SKEIN refers to coils of worsted yarn, wound in a loose twist for easy unwinding. Beyond the craft room, it appears in phrases like 'a skein of geese' for birds flying in formation. The unusual SK opening and the valid Scrabble status make it a surprise play that can catch opponents off guard.
Popular crossword answers
Words frequently used in crossword puzzles with common clues.