3-Letter Words Starting With Z
Looking for three-letter words that start with Z? There are 16 of them in the tournament word lists, and every one is on this page. The most common, like ZIP, ZOO, ZEE, sit right at the top.
Unlike alphabetical lists that bury likely answers in the middle, this list is sorted by how often each word appears in everyday English. Scan the first rows for probable answers; dig deeper for rare, high-scoring plays.
16 words (the small number on each word is its Scrabble point value)
- zip 14
- zoo 12
- zee 12
- zap 14
- zig 13
- zed 13
- zas 12
- zzz 30
- zag 13
- zin 12
- zep 14
- zit 12
- zek 16
- zoa 12
- zax 19
- zuz 21
Points use Scrabble US letter values
Frequently asked questions
How many three-letter words are there that start with Z?
There are 16 three-letter words that start with Z in the tournament word lists. The most common are ZIP, ZOO, ZEE.
What are common three-letter words that start with Z?
ZIP, ZOO, ZEE, ZAP, ZIG are the most frequently used. The full list of 16 words on this page is sorted by everyday frequency, so the common ones come first.
Can I play these words in Scrabble?
Yes. The list combines ENABLE and the North American tournament list (TWL), so these words are playable in Scrabble-style games, including Words With Friends.
Starting with Z in other lengths
- 4-Letter Words Starting With Z
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- 14-Letter Words Starting With Z