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Browse every 9-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 — 1,887 matches, 29.9 avg pts, 9 avg letters.
Our dictionary returns 1,887 matches — a deep pool for anagram practice, crossword solving, and vocabulary building. Among these entries, 200 contain rare tiles that can dramatically boost your score when played on double- or triple-letter squares. Watch for recurring suffixes like -ZE, -ED, -ES, -IZE when planning hooks and parallel plays. Top scorer: pizzazzes (47 pts). Average Scrabble value across the list is 29.9 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 0.37, 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.
Large lists pair well with the Pattern Finder: add exclusions or second constraints to carve study-sized subsets from the full dictionary count. About 100% of sampled words include a high-value letter (Q, X, Z, J, or K) — useful when planning premium-square plays.
Internal links point to Pattern Finder, Crossword Solver, Anagram Solver, and Wordle Solver — each tool adds interactivity this static list intentionally omits. Internal links point to Pattern Finder, Crossword Solver, Anagram Solver, and Wordle Solver — each tool adds interactivity this static list intentionally omits. Review related searches at the bottom of this page to hop between adjacent patterns without competing URLs in search results.
Scrabble-focused summaries for high-value entries (not full dictionary definitions). Tap a word for score breakdowns and anagrams.
Showing top 200 of 1,887 matches, sorted by length and Scrabble score.
Teachers and word-game coaches can use the stats block above to illustrate letter frequency, average word length (9 letters), and score distribution.
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.