Words that start with ZI

119 words begin with ZI, and ZIZZLING scores the most at 36 points.

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12-letter words count:1

11-letter words count:2

10-letter words count:8

9-letter words count:15

8-letter words count:15

7-letter words count:34

6-letter words count:19

5-letter words count:13

4-letter words count:8

3-letter words count:4

The full count

There are 119 words that begin with ZI, and every one is listed here with its score.

From 3 letters to 12: the 7-letter band is the densest with 34 words, and the 12-letter band the scarcest with 1.

What to look at first

The highest-scoring answer is ZIZZLING at 36 points in Scrabble. It tops both tables: 39 in Words With Friends as well.

At 12 letters, ZILLIONAIRES is as long as this set goes.

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What some of these mean

zidovudine
an antiviral drug (trade name Retrovir) used in the treatment of AIDS
zinfandel
dry fruity red wine from California
zirconium
a lustrous grey strong metallic element resembling titanium
zikkurat
a rectangular tiered temple or terraced mound erected by the ancient Assyrians and Babylonians
ziggurat
a rectangular tiered temple or terraced mound erected by the ancient Assyrians and Babylonians

Common questions

How many words start with ZI?
119, ranging from 3 to 12 letters.
What is the best scoring word that starts with ZI?
ZIZZLING, worth 36 points in Scrabble.
What is the longest word that starts with ZI?
ZILLIONAIRES, at 12 letters.