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Browse every 3-letter English word that includes the letter Z. This targeted list combines exact length and letter constraints — the same filters available in our Pattern Finder — and shows Scrabble point scores for each entry.
Data at a glance — 51 matches, 13.6 avg pts, 3 avg letters.
At 51 words, this list covers common playable words alongside lesser-known entries accepted in competitive Scrabble. Among these entries, 51 contain rare tiles that can dramatically boost your score when played on double- or triple-letter squares. Watch for recurring suffixes like -IZ, -EZ, -OZ, -ADZ when planning hooks and parallel plays. Top scorer: xyz (22 pts). Average Scrabble value across the list is 13.6 points per word. Wordle players can use this list to build a mental model of valid pattern words before guessing — especially when narrowing by known greens and yellows. In tournament Scrabble, knowing word counts and score distributions for common patterns saves seconds per turn — seconds that add up over 30+ games. With a vowel ratio of 0.34, 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.
High-score density makes this page ideal for tournament warm-ups: scan the stats block, then quiz yourself on the five highest entries without looking at the list. 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 13.6 points — use that as a floor for acceptable plays when board space is tight. Average Scrabble value here is 13.6 points — use that as a floor for acceptable plays when board space is tight. Anchor words: highest scorer XYZ, longest XYZ. Build mnemonics around those two before expanding into the full 51 matches.
Scrabble-focused summaries for high-value entries (not full dictionary definitions). Tap a word for score breakdowns and anagrams.
Use the Word Unscrambler when you also have specific tiles — enter your rack and apply filters to cross-check against this full list.
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.