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Is ZA a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, ZA is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 11 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does ZA mean?

  1. noun

    An informal, shortened name for pizza.

    “We ordered a large za to share after the game.”

Meaning and examples written by Word Finder Pro. Reference: Merriam-Webster.

Points

11

Scrabble

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Words With Friends

2

Letters

Z (10) + A (1) = 11 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsNot listed

Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.

Hooks for ZA

Single letters that turn ZA into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks4

Study ZA and related words

ZA is a common example of a word that sounds invented but has a dictionary meaning. Remembering that it means pizza makes this short Z word easier to learn.

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