8 Words Starting With ZER
The prefix ZER appears in 8 words, from 4-letter words up to 7 letters. The biggest cluster is 6-letter words with 3 entries. Average word length: 5.4 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 ZER: ZERKS (18 pts), ZEROTH (18 pts), ZERK (17 pts), ZEROING (17 pts), ZEROED (16 pts). The shortest is ZERK (4 letters) and the longest is ZEROING (7 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words ending in MEND.
Notable words: ZERK — a fitting on a bearing, axle, etc.; ZERKS — a fitting on a bearing, axle, etc.; ZEROED — to set at or adjust to zero [v].; ZEROING — to set at or adjust to zero [v]. Browse words starting with MU for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that starts with ZER?
ZERKS scores 18 points. Runner-up: ZEROTH at 18 points. See words ending in U for more high-value options.
How many words start with ZER?
Our dictionary has 8 words that start with ZER. They range from 4 to 7 letters, with 6-letter words being the most common (3).
What is the shortest word that starts with ZER?
ZERK at just 4 letters. It means: a fitting on a bearing, axle, etc.