7-Letter Words Starting With Z
We found 125 seven-letter words that start with Z, about 1% of all 7-letter words. The most common are ZEROING, ZINCING and ZIGZAGS.
ZYZZYVA scores the most in Scrabble, at 43 points. The most common start is ZI-, with 34 words. In Scrabble, playing all seven tiles from your rack earns a 50-point bingo bonus.
- Words
- 125
- Top score
- ZYZZYVA · 43
- Groups
- 6
Common 7-letter words starting with Z and their meanings
- zeroing17 pts
- noun (form of ZERO): a quantity of no importance
- zincing19 pts
- noun (form of ZINC): a bluish-white lustrous metallic element
- zigzags27 pts
- verb (form of ZIGZAG): travel along a zigzag path
- zooming19 pts
- verb (form of ZOOM): move along very quickly
- zappers20 pts
- noun (form of ZAPPER): an electrical device that can injure or kill by means of electric currents
- zealots16 pts
- noun (form of ZEALOT): a member of an ancient Jewish sect in Judea in the first century who fought to the death against the Romans and who killed or persecuted…
- zealous16 pts
- adjective: marked by active interest and enthusiasm
- zeniths19 pts
- noun (form of ZENITH): the point above the observer that is directly opposite the nadir on the imaginary sphere against which celestial bodies appear to be…
- zeolite16 pts
- noun: any of a family of glassy minerals analogous to feldspar containing hydrated aluminum silicates of calcium or sodium or potassium
- zephyrs24 pts
- noun (form of ZEPHYR): a slight wind (usually refreshing)
- zestful19 pts
- adjective: marked by spirited enjoyment
- zesting17 pts
- noun (form of ZEST): vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
Definitions from WordNet®, Princeton University.
All 125 7-letter words starting with Z
Numbers show Scrabble points.
Starting with ZA 23
- zacaton18
- zaddick24
- zaffars22
- zaffers22
- zaffirs22
- zaffres22
- zagging19
- zaikais20
- zamarra18
- zamarro18
- zananas16
- zanders17
- zaniest16
- zanyish22
- zapateo18
- zappers20
- zappier20
- zapping21
- zaptiah21
- zaptieh21
- zarebas18
- zareeba18
- zaribas18
Starting with ZE 25
- zealots16
- zealous16
- zeatins16
- zebecks24
- zebraic20
- zebrass18
- zebrine18
- zebroid19
- zecchin23
- zechins21
- zedoary20
- zelkova23
- zemstva21
- zemstvo21
- zenaida17
- zenanas16
- zeniths19
- zeolite16
- zephyrs24
- zeroing17
- zesters16
- zestful19
- zestier16
- zesting17
- zeugmas19
Starting with ZI 34
- zibeths21
- zigging19
- zigzags27
- zikurat20
- zilches21
- zillahs19
- zillion16
- zincate18
- zincify24
- zincing19
- zincite18
- zincked23
- zincoid19
- zincous18
- zingani17
- zingano17
- zingara17
- zingare17
- zingari17
- zingaro17
- zingers17
- zingier17
- zinging18
- zinkify26
- zinnias16
- zipless18
- zippers20
- zippier20
- zipping21
- zircons18
- zithern19
- zithers19
- zizzled35
- zizzles34
Starting with ZL 2
- zloties16
- zlotych24
Starting with ZO 27
- zoarial16
- zoarium18
- zodiacs19
- zoecium20
- zoisite16
- zombies20
- zombify26
- zonally19
- zonated17
- zonking21
- zonulae16
- zonular16
- zonulas16
- zonules16
- zooecia18
- zooglea17
- zooidal17
- zoology20
- zooming19
- zootier16
- zootomy21
- zorilla16
- zorille16
- zorillo16
- zosters16
- zouaves19
- zoysias19
Starting with ZY 14
- zydecos22
- zygomas22
- zygoses20
- zygosis20
- zygotes20
- zygotic22
- zymases21
- zymogen22
- zymosan21
- zymoses21
- zymosis21
- zymotic23
- zymurgy25
- zyzzyva43
Frequently asked questions
How many 7-letter words starting with Z are there?
There are 125 seven-letter words that start with Z in the ENABLE word list, which is widely used for word games.
What is the highest-scoring 7-letter word starting with Z in Scrabble?
ZYZZYVA is for the highest score at 43 points, before any board bonuses.
What are some common 7-letter words starting with Z?
Common examples include ZEROING, ZINCING, ZIGZAGS, ZOOMING, ZAPPERS and ZEALOTS.
Which 7-letter words starting with Z end in G?
10 of them end in G, including ZEROING, ZINCING, ZOOMING and ZAGGING.
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.