Starting With ZY

18 words · highest scoring is zygophyte at 30 points

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About 9 Letter Words Starting With ZY

There are 18 nine letter words starting with ZY in our dictionary. The highest scoring is zygophyte at 30 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares.

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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9 Letter Words Starting With ZY at a Glance

9 Letter Words Starting With ZY Defined

zygosporeNoun · 24 points
the thick-walled resting cell of certain fungi and algae, arising from the fusion of two similar gametes

9 Letter Words Starting With ZY: Questions

How many nine letter words starting with ZY are there?

There are 18 nine letter words starting with ZY in our dictionary, though they are all uncommon words rather than everyday vocabulary.

What is the highest scoring word among nine letter words starting with ZY?

ZYGOPHYTE is the highest scoring option at 30 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.

What are some common nine letter words starting with ZY?

ZYGAENOID, ZYGOSPORE, ZYMOLOGIC are among the most familiar nine letter words starting with ZY. Select any word in the list to read its definition.

Are these nine letter words starting with ZY 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.