5-Letter Words Ending In Z
There are 18 five-letter words that end in Z in our word list. The most common are ABUZZ, BLITZ and FRIZZ.
WHIZZ scores the most in Scrabble, at 29 points. More of them start with B than any other letter (2 words). For Wordle, HAFIZ is a strong guess here because it tests five different letters.
- Words
- 18
- Top score
- WHIZZ · 29
- Groups
- 11
Common 5-letter words ending in Z and their meanings
- abuzz25 pts
- adjective: noisy like the sound of a bee
- blitz16 pts
- noun: (American football) defensive players try to break through the offensive line
- frizz26 pts
- noun: the condition of being formed into small tight curls
- glitz15 pts
- noun: tasteless showiness
- grosz15 pts
- noun: 100 groszy equal 1 zloty in Poland
- hertz17 pts
- noun: the unit of frequency
- klutz18 pts
- noun: (Yiddish) a clumsy dolt
- spitz16 pts
- noun: any of various stocky heavy-coated breeds of dogs native to northern regions having pointed muzzles and erect ears with a curled furry tail
- topaz16 pts
- noun: a yellow quartz
- waltz17 pts
- noun: an assured victory (especially in an election)
- whizz29 pts
- noun: someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
Definitions from WordNet®, Princeton University.
All 18 5-letter words ending in Z
Numbers show Scrabble points.
Starting with A 1
- abuzz25
Starting with B 2
- blitz16
- bortz16
Starting with F 2
- fritz17
- frizz26
Starting with G 2
- glitz15
- grosz15
Starting with H 2
- hafiz20
- hertz17
Starting with K 1
- klutz18
Starting with N 1
- nertz14
Starting with P 1
- plotz16
Starting with S 2
- soyuz17
- spitz16
Starting with T 2
- topaz16
- trooz14
Starting with W 2
- waltz17
- whizz29
Frequently asked questions
How many 5-letter words ending in Z are there?
There are 18 five-letter words that end in Z in the ENABLE word list, which is widely used for word games.
What is the highest-scoring 5-letter word ending in Z in Scrabble?
WHIZZ is for the highest score at 29 points, before any board bonuses.
What are some common 5-letter words ending in Z?
Common examples include ABUZZ, BLITZ, FRIZZ, GLITZ, GROSZ and HERTZ.
Which 5-letter words ending in Z have no repeated letters?
14 of them use each letter only once, such as BLITZ, BORTZ, FRITZ and GLITZ.
Can I use these words in Wordle?
Many of them are accepted as Wordle guesses, but Wordle answers are usually common words like ABUZZ, BLITZ and FRIZZ. Use our Wordle Helper to filter by your green, yellow and gray letters.