Words Containing ZU
There are 50 English words that contain the sequence ZU. Range: ADZUKI to ZUCCHINIS. The Scrabble® high-scorer is MEZUZAHS at 31 points; the longest is ANTISEIZURE (11 letters). Perfect for tricky Q- and Z-heavy racks in Scrabble and Words With Friends. Roughly 14% of these words end in E, so an E-hook on the board is worth watching for.
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Top 10 highest-scoring words
Scored on letters only (no board bonuses). WWF uses different tile values from Scrabble — J, Q and Z are worth 10 points in WWF; X is worth 8.
| # | Word | Scrabble | WWF |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | mezuzahs | 31 | 32 |
| 2 | mezuzoth | 31 | 32 |
| 3 | mezuzah | 30 | 31 |
| 4 | mezuzas | 27 | 29 |
| 5 | mezuzot | 27 | 29 |
| 6 | zarzuelas | 27 | 29 |
| 7 | bejeezus | 26 | 30 |
| 8 | mezuza | 26 | 28 |
| 9 | zarzuela | 26 | 28 |
| 10 | zucchettos | 26 | 28 |
What these words mean
- mezuzahs
- (noun)A piece of parchment inscribed with specific Hebrew verses from the Torah (Deuteronomy 6:4–9 and 11:13–21) and attached in a case to the doorpost of a house, in accordance with the mitzvah (Biblical commandment as interpreted in Jewish law) to "write the words of God on the gates and doorposts of your house" (Deuteronomy 6:9).
- mezuzoth
- (noun)A piece of parchment inscribed with specific Hebrew verses from the Torah (Deuteronomy 6:4–9 and 11:13–21) and attached in a case to the doorpost of a house, in accordance with the mitzvah (Biblical commandment as interpreted in Jewish law) to "write the words of God on the gates and doorposts of your house" (Deuteronomy 6:9).
- mezuzah
- (noun)A piece of parchment inscribed with specific Hebrew verses from the Torah (Deuteronomy 6:4–9 and 11:13–21) and attached in a case to the doorpost of a house, in accordance with the mitzvah (Biblical commandment as interpreted in Jewish law) to "write the words of God on the gates and doorposts of your house" (Deuteronomy 6:9).
- mezuzas
- (noun)A piece of parchment inscribed with specific Hebrew verses from the Torah (Deuteronomy 6:4–9 and 11:13–21) and attached in a case to the doorpost of a house, in accordance with the mitzvah (Biblical commandment as interpreted in Jewish law) to "write the words of God on the gates and doorposts of your house" (Deuteronomy 6:9).
- mezuzot
- Valid 7-letter English word — definition not on file.
- zarzuelas
- (noun)A form of Spanish opera having spoken dialogue and usually a comic subject.
- bejeezus
- (noun)Used for emphasis, similar to crap, shit or wits.
- mezuza
- (noun)A piece of parchment inscribed with specific Hebrew verses from the Torah (Deuteronomy 6:4–9 and 11:13–21) and attached in a case to the doorpost of a house, in accordance with the mitzvah (Biblical commandment as interpreted in Jewish law) to "write the words of God on the gates and doorposts of your house" (Deuteronomy 6:9).
- zarzuela
- (noun)A form of Spanish opera having spoken dialogue and usually a comic subject.
- zucchettos
- (noun)A small skullcap worn by Roman Catholic clergy (the Pope's is white, a cardinal's red, a bishop's purple, and a priest's black), Anglican clergy, and Syriac or Malankara Orthodox clergy
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FAQs
How many words contain "ZU"?
50 valid English words contain ZU.
Best Scrabble word containing ZU?
MEZUZAHS at 31 pts.
Longest word containing ZU?
ANTISEIZURE (11 letters).