Words Starting With Z
All 1,368 English words beginning with Z - filter by length, ending, or score. Sorted by Scrabble point value.
1,368
Total words
112
5-letter (Wordle)
44
Best Scrabble score
5-Letter Words Starting With Z - Wordle
When Wordle's first position shows Z as a green clue, all 112 of these words are possible answers. Use our Wordle Solver to add more clues and narrow it down further.
ZMUDZ26ZANZA23ZANZE23ZAQUE23ZAZEN23ZIZEL23ZIZIA23ZIZIT23ZOQUE23ZAKAH21ZAXES21ZIMMY21ZINKY21ZIPPY21ZOHAK21ZYMIC21ZHMUD20ZIFFS20ZILCH19ZINCY19
Top Scrabble Words Starting With Z
| Word | Length | Scrabble | WWF |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZYZZYVAS | 8 | 44 | 43 |
| ZYZZYVA | 7 | 43 | 42 |
| ZYZZOGETON | 10 | 41 | 42 |
| ZOOPHYTOGRAPHY | 14 | 40 | 39 |
| ZANTHOXYLACEAE | 14 | 38 | 39 |
| ZULHIJJAH | 9 | 38 | 42 |
| ZYGOMAXILLARY | 13 | 38 | 40 |
| ZYGOPHYLLACEOUS | 15 | 38 | 41 |
| ZYGOPHYLLACEAE | 14 | 37 | 39 |
| ZYMOCHEMISTRY | 13 | 37 | 37 |
Z Words by Length
| Category | Count | |
|---|---|---|
| 2-letter words starting with Z | 4 | filter -> |
| 3-letter words starting with Z | 24 | filter -> |
| 4-letter words starting with Z | 60 | filter -> |
| 5-letter words starting with Z | 112 | filter -> |
| 6-letter words starting with Z | 167 | filter -> |
| 7-letter words starting with Z | 249 | filter -> |
| 8-letter words starting with Z | 189 | filter -> |
| 9-letter words starting with Z | 209 | filter -> |
| 10-letter words starting with Z | 123 | filter -> |
| 11-letter words starting with Z | 84 | filter -> |
| 12-letter words starting with Z | 63 | filter -> |
| 13-letter words starting with Z | 47 | filter -> |
| 14-letter words starting with Z | 25 | filter -> |
| 15-letter words starting with Z | 12 | filter -> |
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Words Starting With Z in Word Games
The letter Z is worth 10 points in Scrabble. High-value tiles like J, Q, X, and Z are rare - words starting with these letters are powerful but you need the right board position. The best strategy for words starting with Z is to look for plays that land the first letter on a premium square - Double Letter or Triple Letter Score squares boost your points significantly.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many words start with Z?
There are 1,368 English words that start with the letter Z in the standard dictionary.
What are the best 5-letter words starting with Z for Wordle?
There are 112 five-letter words starting with Z. Top picks by Scrabble score: ZMUDZ, ZANZA, ZANZE, ZAQUE, ZAZEN. Use the Wordle Solver to filter by additional clues.
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word starting with Z?
ZYZZYVAS scores 44 base points in Scrabble - the highest-value word starting with Z.