ZA — Is ZA a Scrabble Word?
ZA is a two-letter word. This page checks dictionary validity and scores for Scrabble US/Canada and Words With Friends.
Word game validity
Scores are base tile values, before board multipliers. This is a word-game validity check, not a general dictionary definition.
Score breakdown
Z = 10 + A = 1 = 11 points in Scrabble. ZA is a fairly common word. On a triple-word square it is worth 33 points.
Hooks: add one letter to ZA
Hooks let you play a word alongside ZA and score both. ZA takes 0 front hooks and 4 back hooks.
Front hooks (letter + ZA)
None in TWL06.
Back hooks (ZA + letter)
- ZAG13
- ZAP14
- ZAS12
- ZAX19
3 letter words containing ZA (4)
- ZAP14
- ZAG13
- ZAS12
- ZAX19
4 letter words starting with ZA (4)
- ZANY16
- ZAGS14
- ZAPS15
- ZARF16
5 letter words starting with ZA (8)
- ZAIRE14
- ZAMIA16
- ZANZA23
- ZAPPY21
- ZARFS17
- ZAXES21
- ZAYIN17
- ZAZEN23
About this word check
Two-letter words like ZA are the glue of Scrabble: they let you play parallel to other words and score in two directions. Learn its hooks above, then compare it with the other two-letter words. Use the 2 letter words list to compare related words, or the word finder to search your rack.
Frequently asked questions
Is ZA a Scrabble word?
Yes. ZA is valid in TWL06 and scores 11 points.
Is ZA valid in Words With Friends?
No. ZA is not in the ENABLE word list used by Words With Friends.
How many points is ZA?
It scores 11 points in Scrabble and is not valid in Words With Friends.
Is ZA a two-letter word?
Yes. ZA has two letters.
What words can you make by adding a letter to ZA?
Front hooks: none. Back hooks: ZAG, ZAP, ZAS, ZAX.
How is ZA scored?
Z = 10 + A = 1 = 11 points in Scrabble, before premium squares.