Starting With Z
5 words · highest scoring is zipper at 19 points
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About 6 Letter Words Starting With Z
There are 5 six letter words starting with Z in our dictionary. The highest scoring is zipper at 19 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 5 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — ZENITH, ZIPPER, ZOMBIE 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.
6 Letter Words Starting With Z at a Glance
Highest Scoring 6 Letter Words Starting With Z
- zipper19
- zombie19
- zenith18
- zodiac18
- zoning16
Common 6 Letter Words Starting With Z
- zenith18
- zipper19
- zodiac18
- zombie19
- zoning16
6 Letter Words Starting With Z Defined
- zenithNoun · 18 points
- the time at which something is most powerful or successful
- zipperNoun · 19 points
- a device consisting of two flexible strips of metal or plastic with interlocking projections closed or opened by pulling a slide along them, used to fasten garments, bags, and other items
- zodiacNoun · 18 points
- a belt of the heavens within about 8° either side of the ecliptic, including all apparent positions of the sun, moon, and most familiar planets. It is divided into twelve equal divisions or signs (Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces)
- zombieNoun · 19 points
- a corpse said to be revived by witchcraft, especially in certain African and Caribbean religions
- zoningNoun · 16 points
- the classification of land according to restrictions placed on its use and development
6 Letter Words Starting With Z: Questions
How many six letter words starting with Z are there?
There are 5 six letter words starting with Z in our dictionary, and 5 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among six letter words starting with Z?
ZIPPER is the highest scoring option at 19 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common six letter words starting with Z?
ZENITH, ZIPPER, ZOMBIE are among the most familiar six letter words starting with Z. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these six letter words starting with 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.