Is ZIPPER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ZIPPER is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 19 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does ZIPPER mean?
- noun
a fastener for locking together two toothed edges by means of a sliding tab
- verb
close with a zipper
“Zip up your jacket--it's cold”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
19
Scrabble
21
Words With Friends
6
Letters
Z (10) + I (1) + P (3) + P (3) + E (1) + R (1) = 19 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 ZIPPER
Single letters that turn ZIPPER 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 ZIPPER
The 25 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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