17 Words Starting With ZAP
The prefix ZAP appears in 17 words, from 3-letter words up to 10 letters. The biggest cluster is 7-letter words with 6 entries. Average word length: 6.9 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 ZAP: ZAPATEADOS (22 pts), ZAPTIAHS (22 pts), ZAPTIEHS (22 pts), ZAPATEADO (21 pts), ZAPPIEST (21 pts). The shortest is ZAP (3 letters) and the longest is ZAPATEADOS (10 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words ending in ZA.
Notable words: ZAPS — to kill or destroy instantaneously [v].; ZAPPY — (slang) full of verve [adj].; ZAPPED — to kill or destroy instantaneously [v].; ZAPATEO — a Spanish dance [n]. Browse words starting with SHAW for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that starts with ZAP?
ZAPATEADOS scores 22 points. Runner-up: ZAPTIAHS at 22 points. See words ending in JEE for more high-value options.
How many words start with ZAP?
Our dictionary has 17 words that start with ZAP. They range from 3 to 10 letters, with 7-letter words being the most common (6).
What is the shortest word that starts with ZAP?
ZAP at just 3 letters. It means: to kill or destroy instantaneously [v].