Thirteen-Letter Words Containing Z
3 wordsExplore our curated collection of 3 thirteen-letter words that contain Z. Notable entries include "authorization" and "characterized" and "organizations". The letter Z carries 10 Scrabble points, making these words particularly valuable in competitive play.
Updated June 2026
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Tips for Using These Words
- • Wordle: While Wordle uses five-letter words, these 13-letter words are useful for other word puzzle games. The letter Z appearing anywhere in the word is a common pattern worth practising.
- • Scrabble: Words containing Z are valuable in Scrabble — the Z tile is worth 10 points. Look for words that place it on premium squares for maximum impact.
- • Crosswords: Use the word list to find answers that fit your clue pattern. Words containing Z are common in crossword construction.
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Highest Scoring Words in Scrabble
Base tile values only — board multipliers not included.
| Rank | Word | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | characterized | 30 |
| 2 | authorization | 25 |
| 3 | organizations | 23 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many thirteen-letter words containing Z are there?
- There are 3 thirteen-letter words containing the letter Z in the Word Challenge word list — a small but useful collection for this word length. Examples include authorization, characterized, organizations.
- How can I use thirteen-letter words containing Z in Wordle?
- When you've confirmed that Z is somewhere in the word, use this list to find valid guesses. Focus on words with common letters like E, A, R, S, and T to maximise your chances. Good starting guesses from this list include authorization and characterized.
- Are these thirteen-letter words valid in Scrabble?
- The 3 thirteen-letter words containing the letter Z on this page come from the Word Challenge word list and are suitable for Scrabble, Wordle, and other word games. The letter Z is worth 10 points in Scrabble. They can be played directly or used to extend existing words on the board.
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