13 Words Starting With ZIP
The prefix ZIP appears in 13 words, from 3-letter words up to 9 letters. The biggest cluster is 7-letter words with 5 entries. Average word length: 6.5 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 ZIP: ZIPLOCK (24 pts), ZIPPERING (23 pts), ZIPPERED (22 pts), ZIPPIEST (21 pts), ZIPPING (21 pts). The shortest is ZIP (3 letters) and the longest is ZIPPERING (9 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words ending in AINT.
Notable words: ZIPS — to fasten with a metal fastener with teeth [v].; ZIPPY — filled with zip, energy [adj].; ZIPPED — to fasten with a metal fastener with teeth [v].; ZIPLESS — lacking energy [adj]. Browse words starting with TIME for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that starts with ZIP?
ZIPLOCK scores 24 points. Runner-up: ZIPPERING at 23 points. See words ending in W for more high-value options.
How many words start with ZIP?
Our dictionary has 13 words that start with ZIP. They range from 3 to 9 letters, with 7-letter words being the most common (5).
What is the shortest word that starts with ZIP?
ZIP at just 3 letters. It means: to fasten with a metal fastener with teeth [v].