5-letter words with Z as the first letter

There are 99 five-letter words with Z as the first letter. Pinning a letter to an exact slot is the core of Wordle strategy: a green tile fixes a position, and this is the full list of answers that still fit. 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 word below is exactly five letters with Z in the first position, shown with its Scrabble score. Common picks include zabra, zacks, zaire, zakat and zaman. Feed the letters you already know into the Wordle helper to narrow a specific puzzle further.

Highest-scoring 5-letter words with z as the first letter

WordScoreLength
zuzim255
zanza235
zanze235
zazen235
zezes235
zizel235
zizit235
zanja215
zappy215
zaxes215

5-letter words with Z as the first letter (99)

Frequently asked questions

How many 5-letter words have Z as the first letter?

Our dictionary lists 99 five-letter words with Z in the first position.

How do I use this list for Wordle?

If your first tile turned green as Z, this is your candidate list. Cross off any word that uses a letter you have already ruled out, and prefer a guess that tests new letters.

What is a common example?

ZABRA is a common five-letter word with Z as its first letter.

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