How many 3-letter words are starting with Z?

There are 12 three-letter words starting with Z in the ENABLE word list.

What is the highest-scoring 3-letter word starting with Z?

ZAX scores 19 points in Scrabble, before any bonus squares.

They come from the ENABLE list, which Words With Friends is based on. Almost all are also valid in Scrabble, though tournament lists differ slightly.

There are 12 three-letter words starting with Z. Search them with your own letters, or browse the full list below.

The highest-scoring word is ZAX, worth 19 points in Scrabble.
9 of these words have only one vowel, which helps when your rack is short on vowels.
The most common second letter is I, in 4 words.

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How many 3-letter words are starting with Z?: There are 12 three-letter words starting with Z in the ENABLE word list.
What is the highest-scoring 3-letter word starting with Z?: ZAX scores 19 points in Scrabble, before any bonus squares.
Are these words valid in Scrabble and Words With Friends?: They come from the ENABLE list, which Words With Friends is based on. Almost all are also valid in Scrabble, though tournament lists differ slightly.