5-Letter Words Starting With Z and Ending in S
Looking for five-letter words that start with Z and end in S? There are 23 of them in the tournament word lists, and every one is on this page. The most common, like ZONES, ZEROS, ZINES, 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.
23 words (the small number on each word is its Scrabble point value)
- zones 14
- zeros 14
- zines 14
- zooms 16
- zetas 14
- zymes 19
- zarfs 17
- zaxes 21
- zeals 14
- zebus 16
- zeins 14
- zerks 18
- zests 14
- zills 14
- zincs 16
- zings 15
- zitis 14
- zoeas 14
- zonks 18
- zooks 18
- zoons 14
- zoris 14
- zouks 18
Points use Scrabble US letter values
Frequently asked questions
How many five-letter words are there that start with Z and end in S?
There are 23 five-letter words that start with Z and end in S in the tournament word lists. The most common are ZONES, ZEROS, ZINES.
What are common five-letter words that start with Z and end in S?
ZONES, ZEROS, ZINES, ZOOMS, ZETAS are the most frequently used. The full list of 23 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.