Daily word games to challenge your mind
A curated list of 4-letter words tailored to this exact pattern. Use this when Z is fixed in the 1st slot; rotate high-frequency consonants elsewhere to prune fast. For example: zags, zany, zaps.
| Word | Definition | Length | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| zags | 4 | 1 | |
| zany | 4 | 2 | |
| zaps | 4 | 1 | |
| zarf | 4 | 1 | |
| zeal | 4 | 1 | |
| zebu | 4 | 2 | |
| zeds | 4 | 1 | |
| zees | 4 | 1 | |
| zein | 4 | 1 | |
| zeks | 4 | 1 | |
| zeps | 4 | 1 | |
| zerk | 4 | 1 | |
| zero | 4 | 2 | |
| zest | 4 | 1 | |
| zeta | 4 | 2 | |
| zigs | 4 | 1 | |
| zill | 4 | 1 | |
| zinc | 4 | 1 | |
| zine | 4 | 1 | |
| zing | 4 | 1 | |
| zins | 4 | 1 | |
| zips | 4 | 1 | |
| ziti | 4 | 2 | |
| zits | 4 | 1 | |
| zoea | 4 | 1 | |
| zoic | 4 | 1 | |
| zona | 4 | 2 | |
| zone | 4 | 1 | |
| zonk | 4 | 1 | |
| zoom | 4 | 1 | |
| zoon | 4 | 1 | |
| zoos | 4 | 1 | |
| zori | 4 | 2 | |
| zouk | 4 | 1 | |
| zyme | 4 | 1 |
How do I play around a fixed Z in the 1st slot?
Try mixing common consonant clusters (ST, TR, CH) in other positions while keeping Z locked.
Why are uncommon words included?
We compile from a broad English list. Skim the top rows for more common picks.