Words That Start With ZH

There are over 16 words that begin with ZH in English. From 3-letter words to 9-letter entries, find ZH-words grouped and sortable by length below, all valid in Scrabble, Wordle, and Words With Friends. You can also see five letter words starting with ZH.

16 Common Words Starting with ZH

Most Common Length
7
(4 words)
Avg Scrabble Score
23.6
(out of 33)
Most Common Ending
s
(31%)

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What is the highest scoring word in Scrabble that starts with ZH?

33 Points

The highest scoring word in Scrabble that starts with ZH is zhuzhing with a total of 33 points.

Z 10
H 4
U 1
Z 10
H 4
I 1
N 1
G 2
verb 1. make something more stylish, lively, or attractive
Synonyms:
enlivenliven upbrighten upmake more interestingmake more excitingput some spirit intomake more attractiveadd (some) colour towake upgive a lift/boost toliftginger up

Words that begin with ZH are commonly used for word games like Scrabble and Words with Friends. This list will help you to find the top scoring words to beat the opponent. You can also find a list of all words that end in ZH and words with ZH. Try our five letter words starting with ZH page if you’re playing Wordle-like games or use the New York Times Wordle Solver for finding the NYT Wordle daily answer.

FAQ Words That Start With ZH

  • How many words starting with ZH are in the English dictionary?

    There are 16 words in the English dictionary that start with ZH, and most of them are 7 letters long (4 words of that length).

  • What's the longest word starting with ZH?

    The longest word starting with ZH is "zhooshing" at 9 letters long.

  • Are there any rare words starting with ZH worth more in Scrabble?

    Yes. Uncommon words like "zhoosh", "zhush", "zhuzh", "zhomo" start with ZH and can score big thanks to their unusual letters. "zhuzh" is worth 29 points in Scrabble before any bonus tiles.

  • What are the most common words starting with ZH?

    Most words starting with ZH are 7 letters long, including everyday words like "zhushed", "zhushes", "zhuzhed", "zhuzhes".

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