3-Letter Scrabble Words With Z

There are 50 valid 3 letter Scrabble words containing Z — anywhere in the word, not just the start or end — in the TWL dictionary. Top scorers include ZZZ (30 pts), ZIZ (21 pts), ZUZ (21 pts), JIZ (19 pts) and ZAX (19 pts). Every word below shows its Scrabble and Words With Friends point value and links to a full definition — the list to check when you've drawn a Z tile and just need any 3-letter word that uses it, or a crossword slot where Z lands mid-word. Also try words with Q anywhere (4 letters).

50
Total Words
14.2
Avg. Scrabble Points
10
"Z" Tile Value
30
Top Score (ZZZ)

Highest Scoring 3-Letter Scrabble Words With Z

These are the highest-scoring 3 letter Scrabble words containing Z in the TWL dictionary, ranked by point value — the best Z 3 letter words to play when Z is sitting on your rack and you need to maximize the play. Further down the board, ZEX (19 pts) and FEZ (15 pts) still hold their own. Also try C ending word finder (5 letters).

ZZZ 30 pts ZIZ 21 pts ZUZ 21 pts JIZ 19 pts ZAX 19 pts ZEX 19 pts ZEK 16 pts FEZ 15 pts

Full List: 50 3-Letter Scrabble Words With Z

Browse the complete 3 letter word list containing Z, sorted from highest to lowest Scrabble score. Every entry is a valid 3-letter Scrabble word with Z somewhere in it, also checked against the Words With Friends dictionary — click any word for its full definition, anagrams, and point breakdown. Scores range from ZZZ (30 pts) down to ZOS (12 pts). Looking for Z specifically at the start, end, or middle? See the full word list directory. Also try front-letter E words, 5 letters.

ZZZ30 pts
ZIZ21 pts
ZUZ21 pts
JIZ19 pts
ZAX19 pts
ZEX19 pts
ZEK16 pts
FEZ15 pts
FIZ15 pts
WAZ15 pts
WIZ15 pts
WUZ15 pts
YEZ15 pts
ZHO15 pts
BEZ14 pts
BIZ14 pts
CAZ14 pts
COZ14 pts
CUZ14 pts
MIZ14 pts
MOZ14 pts
POZ14 pts
ZAP14 pts
ZEP14 pts
ZIP14 pts
ADZ13 pts
DZO13 pts
ZAG13 pts
ZED13 pts
ZIG13 pts
AZO12 pts
LEZ12 pts
LUZ12 pts
REZ12 pts
RIZ12 pts
SAZ12 pts
SEZ12 pts
SOZ12 pts
TIZ12 pts
ZAS12 pts
ZEA12 pts
ZEE12 pts
ZEL12 pts
ZEN12 pts
ZIN12 pts
ZIT12 pts
ZOA12 pts
ZOL12 pts
ZOO12 pts
ZOS12 pts

Lowest Scoring 3-Letter Scrabble Words With Z

On the other end of the board, these are the lowest-scoring 3 letter Scrabble words containing Z in the TWL dictionary — still valid plays, just not the ones to reach for when you need maximum points.

ZOS 12 pts ZOO 12 pts ZOL 12 pts ZOA 12 pts ZIT 12 pts ZIN 12 pts ZEN 12 pts ZEL 12 pts