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
colonization	27	27
colonizationist	30	30
colonizations	28	28
colonize	22	22
colonized	24	24
colonizer	23	23
colonizers	24	24
colonizes	23	23
colonizing	27	27
colorization	26	26
colorizations	27	27
colorize	21	21
colorized	23	23
colorizes	22	22
colorizing	26	26
colza	18	18
colzas	19	19
commercialize	35	35
commoditization	35	35
commoditize	30	30
commoditized	32	32
commoditizes	31	31
commoditizing	35	35
communalize	32	32
communalized	34	34