With Z

22 words · highest scoring is jazz at 29 points

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About 4 Letter Words With Z

There are 22 four letter words containing Z in our dictionary. The highest scoring is jazz at 29 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 22 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fillBUZZ, JAZZ, ZEAL among them.

The list leads with everyday words so the ones you recognise come first; sort by Scrabble points to put the best play on top, or switch to A-Z to scan alphabetically. Select any word to read its definition and see which dictionaries accept it.

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4 Letter Words With Z at a Glance

Highest Scoring 4 Letter Words With Z

  • jazz29
  • fuzz25
  • buzz24
  • quiz22
  • jeez20
  • hazy19
  • cozy18
  • haze16

Common 4 Letter Words With Z

  • buzz24
  • fuzz25
  • haze16
  • jeez20
  • quiz22
  • size13
  • zest13
  • zone13

4 Letter Words With Z Defined

buzzNoun · 24 points
a low, continuous humming or murmuring sound, made by or similar to that made by an insect
gazeVerb · 14 points
look steadily and intently, especially in admiration, surprise, or thought
jazzNoun · 29 points
a type of music of black American origin characterized by improvisation, syncopation, and usually a regular or forceful rhythm, emerging at the beginning of the 20th century. Brass and woodwind instruments and piano are particularly associated with jazz, although guitar and occasionally violin are also used; styles include Dixieland, swing, bebop, and free jazz
quizNoun · 22 points
a test of knowledge, especially as a competition between individuals or teams as a form of entertainment
zealNoun · 13 points
great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective
zincNoun · 15 points
the chemical element of atomic number 30, a silvery-white metal that is a constituent of brass and is used for coating (galvanizing) iron and steel to protect against corrosion

4 Letter Words With Z: Questions

How many four letter words containing Z are there?

There are 22 four letter words containing Z in our dictionary, and 22 of them are common words most players will already know.

What is the highest scoring word among four letter words containing Z?

JAZZ is the highest scoring option at 29 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.

What are some common four letter words containing Z?

BUZZ, JAZZ, ZEAL are among the most familiar four letter words containing Z. Select any word in the list to read its definition.

Are these four letter words containing Z valid in Scrabble and Words With Friends?

Every word is drawn from a tournament word list, so most are playable everywhere. Use the dictionary selector to narrow the list to Scrabble US (NWL2023), Scrabble UK (CSW24) or Words With Friends and see only the words that game accepts.