Words with Z
Complete list of English words containing the letter Z. Z is worth 10 points in Scrabble — learn Z words to boost your game score.
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Z is the highest-scoring letter in Scrabble (10 points), tied with Q. Unlike Q, Z is more flexible — it can appear at the start, middle, or end of words. Key Z words include ZAX, ZEP, ZIT, ZINC, ZERO, and ZEAL. Double-Z words like PIZZA, BUZZ, and JAZZ are particularly powerful.
Frequently Asked Questions
ZA is the main 2-letter Z word in Scrabble (short for pizza). It's an essential play to know.
At 10 points, Z ties Q for the highest single-tile value. Unlike Q, Z doesn't require U, making it easier to play. On a triple-letter square, Z alone scores 30 points.
ZAX (a hatchet for cutting roofing slates), ZOEAE (plural of zoea), and ZOETROPE are useful for Scrabble bingo plays.