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Five-Letter Words Containing Z

433 words

Looking for five-letter words containing Z? Our Word Challenge word list has 433. The letter Z carries 10 Scrabble points, making these words particularly valuable in competitive play. Browse the list below to find the perfect word for your next game.

Updated June 2026

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Word lists are curated for the Word Challenge game and may not include every word in a standard dictionary.

Tips for Using These Words

  • Wordle: Confirmed Z is somewhere in the word? There are 433 five-letter words containing Z. Use strategic guesses to pin down its exact position.
  • 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.

Related Word Lists

Highest Scoring Words in Scrabble

Base tile values only — board multipliers not included.

RankWordScore
1jazzy33
2fezzy29
3fizzy29
4fuzzy29
5huzzy29
6vizzy29
7whizz29
8wuzzy29
9yezzy29
10buzzy28

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many five-letter words containing Z are there?
There are 433 five-letter words containing the letter Z in the Word Challenge word list — a relatively selective group for this word length. Examples include abaze, abuzz, adoze, adzer, adzes.
How can I use five-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 abaze and abuzz.
Are these five-letter words valid in Scrabble?
The 433 five-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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