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Is ZEAL a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, ZEAL is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 13 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does ZEAL mean?

  1. noun

    a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)

    “they were imbued with a revolutionary ardor”

  2. noun

    excessive fervor to do something or accomplish some end

    “he had an absolute zeal for litigation”

  3. noun

    prompt willingness

    “readiness to continue discussions”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

13

Scrabble

14

Words With Friends

4

Letters

Z (10) + E (1) + A (1) + L (1) = 13 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

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

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 ZEAL

Single letters that turn ZEAL 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 hooks1

Anagrams of ZEAL

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from ZEAL

The 8 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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