4-Letter Words Starting With Z
We found 31 four-letter words that start with Z, about 1% of all 4-letter words. The most common are ZERO, ZINC and ZEAL.
ZYME scores the most in Scrabble, at 18 points. The most common start is ZE-, with 10 words. Four-letter words are handy for fitting into tight spots on a crowded board.
- Words
- 31
- Top score
- ZYME · 18
- Groups
- 5
Common 4-letter words starting with Z and their meanings
- zero13 pts
- noun: a quantity of no importance
- zinc15 pts
- noun: a bluish-white lustrous metallic element
- zeal13 pts
- noun: a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
- zoom15 pts
- verb: move along very quickly
- zest13 pts
- noun: vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
- zone13 pts
- noun: a locally circumscribed place characterized by some distinctive features
- zoos13 pts
- noun (form of ZOO): the facility where wild animals are housed for exhibition
Definitions from WordNet®, Princeton University.
All 31 4-letter words starting with Z
Numbers show Scrabble points.
Starting with ZA 4
- zags14
- zany16
- zaps15
- zarf16
Starting with ZE 10
- zeal13
- zebu15
- zeds14
- zees13
- zein13
- zeks17
- zerk17
- zero13
- zest13
- zeta13
Starting with ZI 8
- zigs14
- zill13
- zinc15
- zing14
- zins13
- zips15
- ziti13
- zits13
Starting with ZO 8
- zoea13
- zoic15
- zone13
- zonk17
- zoom15
- zoon13
- zoos13
- zori13
Starting with ZY 1
- zyme18
Frequently asked questions
How many 4-letter words starting with Z are there?
There are 31 four-letter words that start with Z in the ENABLE word list, which is widely used for word games.
What is the highest-scoring 4-letter word starting with Z in Scrabble?
ZYME is for the highest score at 18 points, before any board bonuses.
What are some common 4-letter words starting with Z?
Common examples include ZERO, ZINC, ZEAL, ZOOM, ZEST and ZONE.
Which 4-letter words starting with Z end in L?
2 of them end in L, including ZEAL and ZILL.
Are these words valid in Scrabble and Words With Friends?
They come from the ENABLE list, which closely matches the dictionaries used by Words With Friends and most Scrabble play. A few words may differ from the official Scrabble dictionary.