Words with the letter Z

The letter Z is one of the highest-scoring tiles in Scrabble, worth 10 points, making it a valuable asset when used correctly. Although it appears less frequently in English words, the letter Z can dramatically boost your score, especially when placed on double or triple letter and word score squares. Short words like za, zo, and zip are essential to know for quick plays, helping you use the Z tile even in tight spots. Mastering these short Z words can give you a strategic edge and help avoid getting stuck with the tile.

To effectively use the letter Z, focus on longer words such as buzz, fizz, zebra, or zone that can yield high points when combined with premium squares. Z often appears at the beginning or end of words, making it useful for hooking onto existing words and maximizing scoring opportunities. Being familiar with a broad range of Z words and playing patiently until the right moment can turn this challenging letter into a game-changing move. With smart placement and vocabulary knowledge, the letter Z can help you dominate the Scrabble board.

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Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
heterozygous	28	28
hierarchization	32	32
hierarchize	27	27
hierarchized	29	29
hierarchizes	28	28
hierarchizing	32	32
historicize	25	25
historicized	27	27
historicizing	30	30
hizzoner	29	29
hizzoners	30	30
hoactzin	23	23
hoactzines	25	25
hoactzins	24	24
hoatzin	19	19
hoatzines	21	21
hoatzins	20	20
holoenzyme	28	28
holoenzymes	29	29
holozoic	23	23
hominization	28	28
hominizations	29	29
hominize	23	23
hominized	25	25
hominizes	24	24