5 Letter Words Containing Z

There are 389+ five letter words with Z in our English dictionary. Every five-letter Z word below is valid in the Scrabble (TWL and SOWPODS), Wordle, and Words With Friends dictionaries, sortable and ready for your next puzzle. You can also browse all words with Z.

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Popular 5-Letter Words With Z

sizes 14
prize 16
zones 14
dozen 15
nazis 14
ozone 14
seize 14
bazoo 16
bonza 16
craze 16
diazo 15
fritz 17

All 5-Letter Words With Z (277 words)

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How Common is Z as a Middle 5 Letter word?

There are 389 5-letter words containing Z in English. The average Scrabble score here is 17.2, with -S endings dominating (21% of them).

Total Words
389
Avg Scrabble Score
17.2
Most Common Ending (21%)
S
Top Vowel Pairs
OO
EA

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Highest-Scoring 5-Letter Z-Words in Scrabble

pzazz 34
jazzy 33
zhuzh 29
fuzzy 29
huzzy 29
fizzy 29

What is the highest scoring word in Scrabble that contains Z?

34 Points

The highest scoring word in Scrabble that contains Z is pzazz with a total of 34 points.

P 3
Z 10
A 1
Z 10
Z 10
noun 1. an attractive combination of vitality and glamour
Synonyms:
flairstylishnesssmartnesselegancegracegracefulnesspoisepolishsuavenesssophisticationurbanitychicfinessepanacheflourishtaste

FAQ 5 Letter Words With Z

  • How many 5 letter words containing Z are in the English dictionary?

    There are 389 5-letter words in the English dictionary that contain Z. The average Scrabble score across them is 17.2.

  • Are there any rare 5 letter words containing Z worth more in Scrabble?

    Yes. Uncommon 5-letter words like "squiz", "jazzy", "zanja", "jeeze" contain Z and can score big thanks to their unusual letters. "jazzy" is worth 33 points in Scrabble before any bonus tiles.

  • What are the most common 5 letter words containing Z?

    Everyday 5-letter words containing Z include "sizes", "prize", "zones", "dozen", "nazis".

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