With PLA
13 words · highest scoring is plaza at 16 points
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About 5 Letter Words With PLA
There are 13 five letter words containing PLA in our dictionary. The highest scoring is plaza at 16 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 13 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — PLACE, PLANE, PLATE among them.
The list leads with everyday words so the ones you recognise come first; sort by Scrabble points to put the best play on top, or switch to A-Z to scan alphabetically. Select any word to read its definition and see which dictionaries accept it.
For a wider net, try Words With PLA, which drops the length limit entirely.
5 Letter Words With PLA at a Glance
Highest Scoring 5 Letter Words With PLA
- plaza16
- plank11
- playa10
- plays10
- place9
- plaid8
- plain7
- plait7
Common 5 Letter Words With PLA
- place9
- plaid8
- plait7
- plane7
- plans7
- plate7
- playa10
- plaza16
5 Letter Words With PLA Defined
- placeNoun · 9 points
- a particular position, point, or area in space; a location
- plainAdjective · 7 points
- not decorated or elaborate; simple or basic in character
- planeNoun · 7 points
- a flat surface on which a straight line joining any two points on it would wholly lie
- plansVerb · 7 points
- decide on and make arrangements for in advance
- plateNoun · 7 points
- a flat dish, typically circular and made of china, from which food is eaten or served
- playsVerb · 10 points
- engage in activity for enjoyment and recreation rather than a serious or practical purpose
5 Letter Words With PLA: Questions
How many five letter words containing PLA are there?
There are 13 five letter words containing PLA in our dictionary, and 13 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among five letter words containing PLA?
PLAZA is the highest scoring option at 16 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common five letter words containing PLA?
PLACE, PLANE, PLATE are among the most familiar five letter words containing PLA. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these five letter words containing PLA valid in Scrabble and Words With Friends?
Every word is drawn from a tournament word list, so most are playable everywhere. Use the dictionary selector to narrow the list to Scrabble US (NWL2023), Scrabble UK (CSW24) or Words With Friends and see only the words that game accepts.