Is ZEALS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ZEALS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 14 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does ZEALS mean?
Zeals is a form of ZEAL.
- noun
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
“they were imbued with a revolutionary ardor”
- noun
excessive fervor to do something or accomplish some end
“he had an absolute zeal for litigation”
- noun
prompt willingness
“readiness to continue discussions”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 14
- Words With Friends
- 15
- Letters
- 5
Z (10) + E (1) + A (1) + L (1) + S (1) = 14 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 ZEALS
ZEALS has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.
Front hooks0
None. Nothing can be added to the front.
Back hooks0
None. Nothing can be added to the end.
Anagrams of ZEALS
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from ZEALS
The 26 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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