4 Words Starting With ZAG
The prefix ZAG appears in 4 words, from 3-letter words up to 7 letters. The biggest cluster is 3-letter words with 1 entries. Average word length: 5.0 letters.
Z words are scarce but vivid: zeal, zero, zone, zigzag. Many come from Greek, Arabic, or other languages. Z-words add flavor and scoring power in crosswords and Scrabble.
Highest-scoring Scrabble plays that start with ZAG: ZAGGING (19 pts), ZAGGED (18 pts), ZAGS (14 pts), ZAG (13 pts). The shortest is ZAG (3 letters) and the longest is ZAGGING (7 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words ending in Q.
Notable words: ZAGS — to change course sharply [v].; ZAGGED — to change course sharply [v].; ZAGGING — to change course sharply [v]. Browse words starting with NANO for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that starts with ZAG?
ZAGGING scores 19 points. Runner-up: ZAGGED at 18 points. See words ending in TING for more high-value options.
How many words start with ZAG?
Our dictionary has 4 words that start with ZAG. They range from 3 to 7 letters, with 3-letter words being the most common (1).
What is the shortest word that starts with ZAG?
ZAG at just 3 letters. It means: to change course sharply [v].