5-Letter Words Ending With Z — 9 Words for Wordle and Scrabble 2026

Looking for 5-letter words ending with Z? There are 9 valid 5-letter words ending in Z in our full Scrabble and Wordle dictionary. One of the rarest ending letter, these words appear across multiple word game formats.

Top 5-Letter Words Ending With Z

BLITZ, FRITZ, GLITZ, HERTZ, TOPAZ, WALTZ, WHIZZ, FRIZZ

Wordle Strategy: 5-Letter Words Ending With Z

Z-ending words are extremely rare but high-scoring in Scrabble (Z=10 pts). BLITZ, WALTZ and TOPAZ are your key plays — and all are valid Wordle answers too.

How Many 5-Letter Words End With Z?

There are approximately 9 valid 5-letter words that end with the letter Z in standard Scrabble dictionaries (TWL + SOWPODS). This makes Z one of the rarest ending letter among all 26 letters of the alphabet.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are some 5-letter words ending in Z?

Some of the most popular 5-letter words ending in Z include: BLITZ, FRITZ, GLITZ, HERTZ, TOPAZ, WALTZ, WHIZZ, FRIZZ.

Are there any 5-letter words ending in Z for Wordle?

Yes — Z-ending words are extremely rare but high-scoring in Scrabble (Z=10 pts). BLITZ, WALTZ and TOPAZ are your key plays — and all are valid Wordle answers too.

What 5-letter words end with Z in Scrabble?

All 9 five-letter words ending with Z are valid in Scrabble (TWL and SOWPODS). Use our word unscrambler to find scores and definitions for any specific word.

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