Words Ending in Z
Browse every English word that ends with Z. Common endings like -ING, -ED, -ER, and -LY are among the most useful patterns to know for Scrabble, Words with Friends, and anagram puzzles. Each word includes its Scrabble point value.
This page summarises 251 valid words — mean length 6.4, mean score 21.7.
- Total words
- 251
- Avg length
- 6.4 letters
- Avg Scrabble score
- 21.7 pts
- Highest scoring
- razzmatazz (48 pts)
- Longest word
- ballhausplatz (13 letters)
- High-value letter words
- 200(100%)
- Words containing Q, X, Z, J, K (8–10 pt tiles)
About this word list
Our dictionary returns 251 matches — a deep pool for anagram practice, crossword solving, and vocabulary building. Scrabble players will notice 200 words carrying Q, X, Z, J, or K — letters that separate casual players from competitive ones. For quick wins, prioritise razzmatazz (48 pts) — they lead this list on raw tile value. Daily Wordle solvers benefit from lists like this when a letter pattern repeats across puzzles; knowing valid words in advance reduces wasted guesses. Words with Friends shares most of these entries; the average score of 21.7 points reflects standard tile values without board multipliers. With a vowel ratio of 0.32, this list skews consonant-heavy — keep extra vowels on your rack when targeting these words.
Try the Pattern Finder → for combined filters like starts-with, ends-with, include/exclude letters, and exact length.
Strategy & study tips
Premium letters drive the top of this list. Prioritise words with Q, X, Z, J, or K when double- and triple-letter squares are open — raw tile value here often exceeds 15 points before multipliers. About 100% of sampled words include a high-value letter (Q, X, Z, J, or K) — useful when planning premium-square plays.
Average Scrabble value here is 21.7 points — use that as a floor for acceptable plays when board space is tight. Anchor words: highest scorer RAZZMATAZZ, longest BALLHAUSPLATZ. Build mnemonics around those two before expanding into the full 251 matches. Review related searches at the bottom of this page to hop between adjacent patterns without competing URLs in search results.
Top words preview
Scrabble-focused summaries for high-value entries (not full dictionary definitions). Tap a word for score breakdowns and anagrams.
- RAZZMATAZZ (10 letters, 48 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- PIZZAZZ (7 letters, 45 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- BEZAZZ (6 letters, 35 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- PIZAZZ (6 letters, 35 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- EXTRAQUIZ (9 letters, 34 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- KOKSAGHYZ (9 letters, 33 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- BEJAZZ (6 letters, 33 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- CZAROWITZ (9 letters, 32 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
Word list
Showing top 200 of 251 matches, sorted by length and Scrabble score.
13-letter words
11-letter words
10-letter words
9-letter words
- extraquiz34 pts
- koksaghyz33 pts
- czarowitz32 pts
- krummholz29 pts
- berkowitz27 pts
- mustahfiz26 pts
- aunjetitz25 pts
- burkundaz25 pts
- chaparraz25 pts
- kilohertz25 pts
- megahertz24 pts
- slivovitz24 pts
- alpheratz23 pts
- gigahertz23 pts
- rheumatiz23 pts
- tauchnitz23 pts
- ballplatz22 pts
- terahertz21 pts
- rodriguez20 pts
- gutierrez19 pts
8-letter words
7-letter words
- pizzazz45 pts
- humbuzz32 pts
- outjazz32 pts
- unfrizz28 pts
- kolkhoz27 pts
- outbuzz27 pts
- sovkhoz26 pts
- kibbutz24 pts
- kirghiz24 pts
- schwarz24 pts
- chametz23 pts
- schmalz23 pts
- schmelz23 pts
- schmitz23 pts
- thammuz23 pts
- fahlerz22 pts
- furfooz22 pts
- chalutz21 pts
- cowlitz21 pts
- crivetz21 pts
- natchez21 pts
- schnitz21 pts
- schultz21 pts
- shmaltz21 pts
- capataz20 pts
- ceromez20 pts
- shegetz20 pts
- alferez19 pts
- alveloz19 pts
- polladz19 pts
- sovenez19 pts
- garnetz17 pts
- gernitz17 pts
- arretez16 pts
- laissez16 pts
6-letter words
- bezazz35 pts
- pizazz35 pts
- bejazz33 pts
- ajimez24 pts
- quartz24 pts
- quilez24 pts
- requiz24 pts
- kolkoz23 pts
- kolhoz22 pts
- kuvasz22 pts
- howitz21 pts
- kibitz21 pts
- markaz21 pts
- tafwiz21 pts
- befriz20 pts
- chintz20 pts
- hametz20 pts
- schanz20 pts
- schnoz20 pts
- krantz19 pts
- tammuz19 pts
- aveloz18 pts
- halerz18 pts
- halutz18 pts
- megrez18 pts
- shiraz18 pts
- suivez18 pts
- terfez18 pts
- blintz17 pts
- bonnaz17 pts
- cortez17 pts
- paletz17 pts
- slepez17 pts
- smaltz17 pts
- speltz17 pts
- spritz17 pts
- tabriz17 pts
- arrtez15 pts
- entrez15 pts
- ersatz15 pts
- siletz15 pts
5-letter words
- whizz29 pts
- chizz28 pts
- frizz26 pts
- swizz26 pts
- zmudz26 pts
- abuzz25 pts
- blizz25 pts
- brizz25 pts
- bruzz25 pts
- gazoz24 pts
- vejoz24 pts
- jemez23 pts
- squiz23 pts
- jerez21 pts
- kafiz21 pts
- knyaz21 pts
- hafiz20 pts
- cafiz19 pts
- cahiz19 pts
- schiz19 pts
- karez18 pts
- klutz18 pts
- kniaz18 pts
- oghuz18 pts
- windz18 pts
- franz17 pts
- fritz17 pts
- fultz17 pts
- heinz17 pts
- hertz17 pts
- hienz17 pts
- tiwaz17 pts
- voraz17 pts
- waltz17 pts
- wootz17 pts
- blitz16 pts
- bortz16 pts
- burez16 pts
- muntz16 pts
- namaz16 pts
- scalz16 pts
- spitz16 pts
- topaz16 pts
- grosz15 pts
- allez14 pts
- arroz14 pts
- lanaz14 pts
- nantz14 pts
- nertz14 pts
- snitz14 pts
- soulz14 pts
- tenez14 pts
- tiraz14 pts
- trooz14 pts
4-letter words
How to use this list
Use exclusion filters in the Pattern Finder (e.g. "with X but not Z") to mimic real rack constraints not shown on this static list.
Related searches
Players who viewed this list also explore: Word Pattern Finder, Crossword Solver, Daily Puzzle Hints, Word Unscrambler, Anagram Solver, Scrabble Score Calculator. Follow the links for adjacent patterns, tools, and per-word score pages.
Frequently asked questions
- Why is knowing word endings useful in word games?
- Endings like -ING, -ED, -ER, and -LY let you extend existing words on the board and score bonus points. Memorising common endings is one of the fastest ways to improve your Scrabble or Words with Friends game.
- How many words match this pattern?
- Our dictionary contains 251 words matching this pattern. The average length is 6.4 letters and the average Scrabble score is 21.7 points. The highest-scoring entry shown is razzmatazz (48 pts).
- Are there high-scoring words in this list?
- 200 words in this sample include premium letters (Q, X, Z, J, or K). These are strong candidates for double- and triple-letter square plays in Scrabble.
- Is this page useful for Wordle?
- Yes. Wordle uses 5-letter words, so length-filtered lists and pattern pages help you validate guesses and build a mental dictionary of allowed combinations before you play.
- Are these valid Scrabble words?
- Yes. Results are drawn from a standard English word list that aligns closely with the official Scrabble dictionary. All displayed words are accepted in competitive Scrabble play.
- Can I use these words in Words with Friends?
- Most Scrabble-valid words are also legal in Words with Friends. The two games use slightly different word lists, but the overlap is large. Use this list as a solid starting point for either game.
- How are the point scores calculated?
- Scores are the raw sum of standard Scrabble letter values (A=1, B=3, C=3, D=2 … Z=10) without board multipliers. Higher-scoring words contain rarer letters like Q, X, or Z.
- Can I combine multiple pattern filters?
- Yes. Use the Pattern Finder to combine starts-with, ends-with, contains, exact length, include letters, and exclude letters in a single search — the same engine that powers these curated lists.
- How many words are in the dictionary?
- The dictionary contains over 350 000 English words, covering everything from common 2-letter words to rare 15-letter entries, with proper nouns and abbreviations excluded.
- Is this tool free to use?
- Yes. All word lists and search tools on unscrambletools.com are completely free with no registration required.