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2-Letter Words Starting With Z

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All 2-Letter Words Starting With Z 2 words

How common is Z at the start of two-letter words?

Our combined English word list has 2 two-letter words that start with Z. They average 11 points and the best is ZA (11 points).

Total words
2
Average Scrabble score
11
out of 11 max
Everyday words
0%
common in ordinary English
Most common ending
A
50% of words

Most common last letters

  • a 50%
  • o 50%

Rare words worth knowing

Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.

Highest-scoring two-letter word that starts with Z

z 10a 1

Z 10 + A 1 = 11 points

Double word
22 pts
Triple word
33 pts

Face value of the tiles, then the whole word on a double- or triple-word square (letter bonuses and bingos not included).

za

No dictionary definition on file. This is a valid game word that standard dictionaries rarely cover.

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2-Letter Words Starting With Z FAQ

How many two-letter words that start with Z are there?

There are 2 two-letter words that start with Z in our combined English word list. Other dictionaries give different totals, so switch dictionary at the top of the list to compare.

What is the highest-scoring two-letter word that starts with Z?

ZA is worth 11 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are ZO (11).

Which rare two-letter words that start with Z score well?

Uncommon but valid choices include ZA (11), ZO (11). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.