2 Words Starting With ZEL
The prefix ZEL appears in 2 words, from 7-letter words up to 8 letters. The biggest cluster is 7-letter words with 1 entries. Average word length: 7.5 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 ZEL: ZELKOVAS (24 pts), ZELKOVA (23 pts). The shortest is ZELKOVA (7 letters) and the longest is ZELKOVAS (8 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words ending in DON.
Notable words: ZELKOVA — a Japanese tree [n].; ZELKOVAS — a Japanese tree [n]. Browse words starting with CON for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that starts with ZEL?
ZELKOVAS scores 24 points. Runner-up: ZELKOVA at 23 points. See words ending in TIN for more high-value options.
How many words start with ZEL?
Our dictionary has 2 words that start with ZEL. They range from 7 to 8 letters, with 7-letter words being the most common (1).
What is the shortest word that starts with ZEL?
ZELKOVA at just 7 letters. It means: a Japanese tree [n].