4-letter words starting with Z

There are 56 4-letter words that start with Z. This is one of the most searched word patterns because it matches both crossword clues and the opening letter of a Wordle guess. Z is the flashiest ten-point tile, and even a two-letter z word can swing a game on the right square.

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Every 4-letter word starting with Z is listed below with its Scrabble score. Popular picks include zack, zags, zany, zaps and zarf. Set the Starts filter on the solver to Z and a length of 4 to match your own tiles.

Highest-scoring 4-letter words starting with z

WordScoreLength
zizz314
zzzs314
zeze224
zack194
ziff194
zyme184
zeks174
zerk174
zimb174
zonk174

4-letter words starting with Z (56)

Frequently asked questions

How many 4-letter words start with Z?

Our list has 56 words that are 4 letters long and begin with Z.

What is a good 4-letter word starting with Z for Wordle?

ZACK is a common 4-letter word starting with Z and a reasonable Wordle guess. Pick one with varied, common letters to test more of the alphabet.

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