13 Words Starting With ZIG
The prefix ZIG appears in 13 words, from 3-letter words up to 10 letters. The biggest cluster is 9-letter words with 3 entries. Average word length: 7.4 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 ZIG: ZIGZAGGING (32 pts), ZIGZAGGY (32 pts), ZIGZAGGED (31 pts), ZIGZAGGERS (31 pts), ZIGZAGGER (30 pts). The shortest is ZIG (3 letters) and the longest is ZIGZAGGERS (10 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words ending in SAT.
Notable words: ZIGS — to change course sharply [v].; ZIGGED — to change course sharply [v].; ZIGGING — to change course sharply [v].; ZIGGURAT — a Babylonian temple tower [n]. Browse words starting with Q for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that starts with ZIG?
ZIGZAGGING scores 32 points. Runner-up: ZIGZAGGY at 32 points. See words ending in GIST for more high-value options.
How many words start with ZIG?
Our dictionary has 13 words that start with ZIG. They range from 3 to 10 letters, with 9-letter words being the most common (3).
What is the shortest word that starts with ZIG?
ZIG at just 3 letters. It means: to change course sharply [v].