With IZ
432 words, 19 of them common · highest scoring is pizzazzy at 49 points
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About 8 Letter Words With IZ
There are 432 eight letter words containing IZ in our dictionary. The highest scoring is pizzazzy at 49 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 19 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — BAPTIZED, MEMORIZE, REALIZES 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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8 Letter Words With IZ at a Glance
Highest Scoring 8 Letter Words With IZ
- pizzazzy49
- quizzify41
- quizzery38
- bizazzes37
- pizazzes37
- pizzazes37
- quizzing36
- zizzling36
Common 8 Letter Words With IZ
- baptized22
- citizens19
- legalize18
- minimize21
- optimize21
- realized18
- sizeable19
- stylized21
8 Letter Words With IZ Defined
- baptizedVerb · 22 points
- administer baptism to (someone); christen
- horizonsNoun · 20 points
- the line at which the earth's surface and the sky appear to meet
- memorizeVerb · 21 points
- commit to memory; learn by heart
- optimizeVerb · 21 points
- make the best or most effective use of (a situation or resource)
- realizesVerb · 17 points
- become fully aware of (something) as a fact; understand clearly
- sizzlingAdjective · 27 points
- very hot
8 Letter Words With IZ: Questions
How many eight letter words containing IZ are there?
There are 432 eight letter words containing IZ in our dictionary, and 19 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among eight letter words containing IZ?
PIZZAZZY is the highest scoring option at 49 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common eight letter words containing IZ?
BAPTIZED, MEMORIZE, REALIZES are among the most familiar eight letter words containing IZ. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these eight letter words containing IZ 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.