Best word game guesses ending with Z
If you know the answer is a four-letter word ending with Z, these are the strongest guesses on this list. Each uses different letters picked from the ones that turn up most often in four-letter puzzle answers, so a single guess tests as many likely letters as possible. After you play one, enter the green, yellow and grey tiles in the solver above to cut the list down.
About the letter Z
Z is worth 10 points in Scrabble and there is only one Z tile in the bag, so Z words are high-value plays.
In Scrabble, Z is worth 10 points, and a standard set has 1 Z tile. For comparison, 31 four-letter words start with Z.
Common and uncommon words
13 of the 20 words (65%) are common English words. 7 are rarer entries such as DITZ, OYEZ and PREZ. Rare words are still valid in Scrabble-style games, but puzzle answers are almost always familiar words, so the highlighted words are the ones to try first.
Frequently asked questions
How many 4 letter words end in Z?
Our list has 20 four-letter words ending with Z. 13 of them are common words and 13 are the kind of words used as puzzle answers. The list is based on the public-domain ENABLE word list, last updated September 26, 2026.
What is a good word game word ending with Z?
SPAZ is the strongest guess on this page because its letters are the ones most often found in four-letter puzzle answers. RITZ and LUTZ are good alternatives.
Which 4 letter word that ends in Z scores the most in Scrabble?
JAZZ scores 29 points at face value, the highest on this list.
What are some common 4 letter words ending with Z?
Common examples include SPAZ, RITZ, LUTZ, CHEZ, PUTZ and GEEZ. They are highlighted in the list above.