Words starting with "Z"

Common and high-scoring English words that begin with Z.

Quick answer: 21 words match words starting with "z", with "ZONK" scoring 17 points in Scrabble.

Top 20 highest-scoring

  • zonk17 pts
  • zebra16 pts
  • zooms16 pts
  • zany16 pts
  • zaps15 pts
  • zinc15 pts
  • zips15 pts
  • zoom15 pts
  • zags14 pts
  • zeds14 pts
  • zing14 pts
  • zap14 pts
  • zip14 pts
  • zeal13 pts
  • zero13 pts
  • zest13 pts
  • zits13 pts
  • zen12 pts
  • zit12 pts
  • zoo12 pts

5 letters · 2

4 letters · 13

3 letters · 5

2 letters · 1

Frequently asked questions

  • Using Z, our dictionary finds 21 valid English words, including 2-letter through 1-letter combinations.