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
14
Scrabble
15
Words With Friends
5
Letters
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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