Is ZENITH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ZENITH is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 18 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does ZENITH mean?
- noun
the point above the observer that is directly opposite the nadir on the imaginary sphere against which celestial bodies appear to be projected
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
18
Scrabble
18
Words With Friends
6
Letters
Z (10) + E (1) + N (1) + I (1) + T (1) + H (4) = 18 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 ZENITH
Single letters that turn ZENITH 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
Words you can make from ZENITH
The 38 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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