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7-Letter Words Ending with Z

If you're a word game enthusiast or just looking to expand your vocabulary, you'll be interested in learning about 7-letter words that end with the letter Z. There are exactly ten such words, and we've got them all listed out for you below. Some common examples include kibbutz, chalutz, and schmalz - words you might have encountered in a Jewish context or in discussions of Eastern European culture. Less familiar terms like shmaltz and sovkhoz also make the list. These words can be particularly useful for Scrabble players looking to rack up high scores with unique words, as well as anyone who wants to impress their friends with obscure linguistic knowledge.

7-Letter Words (10)

  • SCHNOZZ 30 · 31
  • KOLKHOZ 27 · 27
  • SOVKHOZ 26 · 26
  • KIBBITZ 24 · 26
  • KIBBUTZ 24 · 27
  • SHOWBIZ 24 · 24
  • SCHMALZ 23 · 25
  • CHALUTZ 21 · 23
  • SHMALTZ 21 · 22
  • SHEGETZ 20 · 20

Frequently Asked Questions

How many 7-letter words end with the letter Z?
There are exactly 10 seven-letter words that end with the letter Z, according to the ENABLE Scrabble dictionary.
Are these valid in Scrabble?
Yes, all the listed 7-letter words ending with the letter Z are valid in Scrabble, as they are drawn from the ENABLE dictionary which underlies the Official Tournament and Club Word List (TWL).
Are these valid in Words With Friends?
Yes, since Words With Friends uses an ENABLE-derived list, all the listed 7-letter words ending with the letter Z are also valid in this popular word game.
Are these compatible with Wordle?
No, because Wordle is designed for 5-letter words only and does not accommodate longer words like CHALUTZ or KIBBUTZ.
What's a useful pattern to recognize when encountering 7-letter Z-words in games like Scrabble or Words With Friends?
Many of these words feature the letter combination "TZ" or end with the suffix "-IZ", which can be a high-scoring bonus, especially if you land on double-word score squares; it's also common for 7-letter Z-words to start with vowels, making them more likely to appear as openers.

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