Is ZYGOMA a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ZYGOMA is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 21 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does ZYGOMA mean?
- noun
the slender arch formed by the temporal process of the cheekbone that bridges to the zygomatic process of the temporal bone
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
21
Scrabble
22
Words With Friends
6
Letters
Z (10) + Y (4) + G (2) + O (1) + M (3) + A (1) = 21 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 ZYGOMA
Single letters that turn ZYGOMA 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 ZYGOMA
The 35 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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