6-Letter Words Starting With Z
We found 84 six-letter words that start with Z, about 1% of all 6-letter words. The most common are ZIGZAG, ZENITH and ZOMBIE.
ZIZZLE scores the most in Scrabble, at 33 points. The most common start is ZA-, with 22 words. Six-letter words often score well when they cross a double or triple word square.
- Words
- 84
- Top score
- ZIZZLE · 33
- Groups
- 6
Common 6-letter words starting with Z and their meanings
- zigzag26 pts
- verb: travel along a zigzag path
- zenith18 pts
- noun: the point above the observer that is directly opposite the nadir on the imaginary sphere against which celestial bodies appear to be…
- zombie19 pts
- noun: a dead body that has been brought back to life by a supernatural force
- zoning16 pts
- noun: dividing an area into zones or sections reserved for different purposes such as residence and business and manufacturing etc
- zeroed16 pts
- noun (form of ZERO): a quantity of no importance
- zeroes15 pts
- noun (form of ZERO): a quantity of no importance
- zinced18 pts
- noun (form of ZINC): a bluish-white lustrous metallic element
- zoomed18 pts
- verb (form of ZOOM): move along very quickly
Definitions from WordNet®, Princeton University.
All 84 6-letter words starting with Z
Numbers show Scrabble points.
Starting with ZA 22
- zaddik21
- zaffar21
- zaffer21
- zaffir21
- zaffre21
- zaftig19
- zagged18
- zaikai19
- zaires15
- zamias17
- zanana15
- zander16
- zanier15
- zanies15
- zanily18
- zanzas24
- zapped20
- zapper19
- zareba17
- zariba17
- zayins18
- zazens24
Starting with ZE 15
- zealot15
- zeatin15
- zebeck23
- zebecs19
- zebras17
- zechin20
- zenana15
- zenith18
- zephyr23
- zeroed16
- zeroes15
- zeroth18
- zested16
- zester15
- zeugma18
Starting with ZI 19
- zibeth20
- zibets17
- zigged18
- zigzag26
- zillah18
- zinced18
- zincic19
- zincky24
- zinebs17
- zinged17
- zinger16
- zinnia15
- zipped20
- zipper19
- zirams17
- zircon17
- zither18
- zizith27
- zizzle33
Starting with ZL 1
- zlotys18
Starting with ZO 21
- zoaria15
- zodiac18
- zoecia17
- zoftig19
- zombie19
- zombis19
- zonary18
- zonate15
- zoners15
- zoning16
- zonked20
- zonula15
- zonule15
- zooids16
- zoomed18
- zoonal15
- zorils15
- zoster15
- zouave18
- zounds16
- zoysia18
Starting with ZY 6
- zydeco21
- zygoid20
- zygoma21
- zygose19
- zygote19
- zymase20
Frequently asked questions
How many 6-letter words starting with Z are there?
There are 84 six-letter words that start with Z in the ENABLE word list, which is widely used for word games.
What is the highest-scoring 6-letter word starting with Z in Scrabble?
ZIZZLE is for the highest score at 33 points, before any board bonuses.
What are some common 6-letter words starting with Z?
Common examples include ZIGZAG, ZENITH, ZOMBIE, ZONING, ZEROED and ZEROES.
Which 6-letter words starting with Z end in R?
12 of them end in R, including ZAFFAR, ZAFFER, ZAFFIR and ZANDER.
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.