Three Letter Words with Z
High-scoring words: ZZZ (30 pts), ZUZ (21 pts), ZAX (19 pts), ZEK (16 pts), FEZ (15 pts)
This page lists all 24 valid three-letter Scrabble words containing the letter Z (TWL06 dictionary — North American Scrabble). Each word is shown with its Scrabble point value. High-value tiles like Z are worth up to 10 Scrabble points — knowing all the valid words that use them gives you a decisive competitive edge. All words are sourced from the official TWL06 tournament word list. Browse other letters using the navigation below.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many three-letter words contain the letter Z?
There are 24 valid three-letter Scrabble words containing Z in the TWL06 (North American Scrabble) tournament dictionary.
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word (three-letter) matching 'With 'Z''?
The highest-scoring word is ZZZ with 30 Scrabble points. Out of 24 words, 24 score 10 or more points.
What is the average Scrabble score for words on this list?
The average Scrabble score is 14.5 points per word. 0 words score 5 points or less, 0 score between 6 and 9 points, and 24 score 10 or more points.
Are all three-letter words on this list valid in Words with Friends?
Most words from the TWL06 dictionary are also valid in Words with Friends, but the two games use slightly different dictionaries. TWL06 is the official North American Scrabble tournament word list. Always verify unusual words in the Words with Friends app before playing them.