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Need help with a word puzzle? Browse 5-letter words where Z is the 1st letter. Popular examples include ZAIRE, ZAMIA, ZANZA, plus ZAPPY, ZARFS, ZAXES and many more. Each word links to its dictionary entry for deeper understanding.
| Word | Definition | Length | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| zaire | 5 | 1 | |
| zamia | 5 | 2 | |
| zanza | 5 | 2 | |
| zappy | 5 | 2 | |
| zarfs | 5 | 1 | |
| zaxes | 5 | 2 | |
| zayin | 5 | 1 | |
| zazen | 5 | 2 | |
| zeals | 5 | 1 | |
| zebec | 5 | 2 | |
| zebra | 5 | 2 | |
| zebus | 5 | 2 | |
| zeins | 5 | 1 | |
| zerks | 5 | 1 | |
| zeros | 5 | 2 | |
| zests | 5 | 1 | |
| zesty | 5 | 2 | |
| zetas | 5 | 2 | |
| zibet | 5 | 2 | |
| zilch | 5 | 1 | |
| zills | 5 | 1 | |
| zincs | 5 | 1 | |
| zincy | 5 | 2 | |
| zineb | 5 | 2 | |
| zines | 5 | 2 | |
| zings | 5 | 1 | |
| zingy | 5 | 2 | |
| zinky | 5 | 2 | |
| zippy | 5 | 2 | |
| ziram | 5 | 2 | |
| zitis | 5 | 2 | |
| zizit | 5 | 2 | |
| zlote | 5 | 1 | |
| zloty | 5 | 2 | |
| zoeae | 5 | 1 | |
| zoeal | 5 | 1 | |
| zoeas | 5 | 1 | |
| zombi | 5 | 2 | |
| zonae | 5 | 1 | |
| zonal | 5 | 2 | |
| zoned | 5 | 2 | |
| zoner | 5 | 2 | |
| zones | 5 | 2 | |
| zonks | 5 | 1 | |
| zooey | 5 | 1 | |
| zooid | 5 | 1 | |
| zooks | 5 | 1 | |
| zooms | 5 | 1 | |
| zoons | 5 | 1 | |
| zooty | 5 | 2 | |
| zoril | 5 | 2 | |
| zoris | 5 | 2 | |
| zowie | 5 | 1 | |
| zymes | 5 | 2 |
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.
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