Starting With ZA

32 words · highest scoring is zamzawed at 32 points

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About 8 Letter Words Starting With ZA

There are 32 eight letter words starting with ZA in our dictionary. The highest scoring is zamzawed at 32 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares.

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8 Letter Words Starting With ZA Defined

zamzawedAdjective · 32 points
Of food or a meal: spoiled by overcooking; overdone. Also occasionally: undercooked.
zaddikimNoun · 25 points
a Hasidic spiritual leader or guide
zaibatsuNoun · 19 points
a large Japanese business conglomerate

8 Letter Words Starting With ZA: Questions

How many eight letter words starting with ZA are there?

There are 32 eight letter words starting with ZA in our dictionary, though they are all uncommon words rather than everyday vocabulary.

What is the highest scoring word among eight letter words starting with ZA?

ZAMZAWED is the highest scoring option at 32 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.

What are some common eight letter words starting with ZA?

ZABAIONE, ZAMARRAS, ZANYISMS are among the most familiar eight letter words starting with ZA. Select any word in the list to read its definition.

Are these eight letter words starting with ZA 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.