Words That Start With ZIP

There are over 37 words that begin with ZIP in English. From 3-letter words to 11-letter entries, find ZIP-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 ZIP.

37 Common Words Starting with ZIP

Most Common Length
7
(11 words)
Avg Scrabble Score
21.1
(out of 28)
Most Common Ending
s
(38%)

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

28 Points

The highest scoring word in Scrabble that starts with ZIP is ziplocking with a total of 28 points.

Z 10
I 1
P 3
L 1
O 1
C 3
K 5
I 1
N 1
G 2

Words that begin with ZIP 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 ZIP and words with ZIP. Try our five letter words starting with ZIP 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 ZIP

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

    There are 37 words in the English dictionary that start with ZIP, and most of them are 7 letters long (11 words of that length).

  • What's the longest word starting with ZIP?

    The longest word starting with ZIP is "zipperheads" at 11 letters long.

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

    Yes. Uncommon words like "zipperhead", "ziplock", "zippiest", "zippily" start with ZIP and can score big thanks to their unusual letters. "zipperhead" is worth 27 points in Scrabble before any bonus tiles.

  • What are the most common words starting with ZIP?

    Most words starting with ZIP are 7 letters long, including everyday words like "zipcode", "zipfile", "zipless", "zipline", "ziplock".