Words With Z In The Middle
Welcome to a world where words come alive with a zesty twist! Dive into this vibrant collection of words featuring the dynamic letter "Z" right in the heart. Discover quirky gems, expand your vocabulary, and enjoy a playful linguistic journey that's sure to add some zest to your day!
3 letter words
| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| dzo | 13 | - | - |
| azo | 12 | relating to or containing the azo radical | - |
4 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| size | 13 | the actual state of affairs | that's the size of the situation |
| lazy | 16 | disinclined to work or exertion | too lazy to wash the dishes |
| nazi | 13 | a German member of Adolf Hitler's political party | - |
| gaze | 14 | look at with fixed eyes | - |
| cozy | 18 | having or fostering a warm or friendly and informal atmosphere | had a cozy chat |
| maze | 15 | something jumbled or confused | - |
| haze | 16 | confusion characterized by lack of clarity | - |
| bozo | 15 | a man who is a stupid incompetent fool | - |
| doze | 14 | sleep lightly or for a short period of time | - |
| daze | 14 | to cause someone to lose clear vision, especially from intense light | - |
| hazy | 19 | indistinct or hazy in outline | - |
| tzar | 13 | a male monarch or emperor (especially of Russia prior to 1917) | - |
| czar | 15 | a male monarch or emperor (especially of Russia prior to 1917) | - |
| ooze | 13 | the process of seeping | - |
| raze | 13 | tear down so as to make flat with the ground | - |
| dozy | 17 | half asleep | a tired dozy child |
| laze | 13 | be idle; exist in a changeless situation | - |
| ouzo | 13 | a Greek liquor flavored with anise | - |
| faze | 16 | disturb the composure of | - |
| riza | 13 | - | - |
| fuze | 16 | any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant | - |
| oozy | 16 | leaking out slowly | - |
| pize | 15 | - | - |
| orzo | 13 | pasta shaped like pearls of barley; frequently prepared with lamb in Greek cuisine | - |
| sizy | 16 | - | - |
| vizy | 19 | - | - |
| toze | 13 | - | - |
| yuzu | 16 | - | - |
| bize | 15 | a dry cold north wind in southeastern France | - |
| azan | 13 | - | - |
| azon | 13 | - | - |
| azym | 18 | - | - |
| adze | 14 | an edge tool used to cut and shape wood | - |
| dzos | 14 | - | - |
| dzho | 17 | - | - |
| coze | 15 | - | - |
| meze | 15 | - | - |
| naze | 13 | a cape at the southern tip of Norway | - |
| mozo | 15 | - | - |
| moze | 15 | - | - |
| mzee | 15 | - | - |
| lazo | 13 | - | - |
| mazy | 18 | resembling a labyrinth in form or complexity | - |
| gazy | 17 | - | - |
| fozy | 19 | - | - |
| kazi | 17 | - | - |
| jazy | 23 | - | - |
| kuzu | 17 | - | - |
| izar | 13 | a voluminous cotton outer garment (usually white) traditionally worn by Muslim women of northern Africa and the Middle East; covers the entire body | - |
| cazh | 18 | - | - |
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5 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| crazy | 19 | affected with madness or insanity | - |
| pizza | 25 | Italian open pie made of thin bread dough spread with a spiced mixture of e.g. tomato sauce and cheese | - |
| prize | 16 | goods or money obtained illegally | - |
| dozen | 15 | denoting a quantity consisting of 12 items or units | - |
| booze | 16 | an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented | - |
| dizzy | 27 | lacking seriousness; given to frivolity | a dizzy blonde |
| razor | 14 | edge tool used in shaving | - |
| seize | 14 | take possession of by force, as after an invasion | the invaders seized the land and property of the inhabitants |
| fuzzy | 29 | covering with fine light hairs | - |
| sized | 15 | having a specified size | - |
| plaza | 16 | mercantile establishment consisting of a carefully landscaped complex of shops representing leading merchandisers; usually includes restaurants and a convenient parking area; a modern version of the traditional marketplace | a good plaza should have a movie house |
| froze | 17 | - | - |
| blaze | 16 | move rapidly and as if blazing | The spaceship blazed out into space |
| hazel | 17 | Australian tree grown especially for ornament and its fine-grained wood and bearing edible nuts | - |
| ozone | 14 | a colorless gas (O3) soluble in alkalis and cold water; a strong oxidizing agent; can be produced by electric discharge in oxygen or by the action of ultraviolet radiation on oxygen in the stratosphere (where it acts as a screen for ultraviolet radiation) | - |
| amaze | 16 | be a mystery or bewildering to | - |
| craze | 16 | state of violent mental agitation | - |
| mirza | 16 | - | - |
| graze | 15 | scrape gently | graze the skin |
| gauze | 15 | a net of transparent fabric with a loose open weave | - |
| dazed | 16 | in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock | he had a dazed expression on his face |
| lazar | 14 | a person afflicted with leprosy | - |
| azure | 14 | a light shade of blue | - |
| gizmo | 17 | something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known | there may be some great new gizmo around the corner that you will want to use |
| gonzo | 15 | conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual | - |
| nazir | 14 | - | - |
| jazzy | 33 | (used especially of clothes) marked by conspicuous display | - |
| matzo | 16 | brittle flat bread eaten at Passover | - |
| woozy | 20 | having or causing a whirling sensation; liable to falling | feeling woozy from the blow on his head |
| unzip | 16 | open the zipper of | unzip the bag |
| ozzie | 23 | - | - |
| maize | 16 | a strong yellow color | - |
| razed | 15 | torn down and broken up | - |
| fizzy | 29 | hissing and bubbling | - |
| glaze | 15 | become glassy or take on a glass-like appearance | Her eyes glaze over when she is bored |
| hamza | 19 | - | - |
| kazoo | 18 | a toy wind instrument that has a membrane that makes a sound when you hum into the mouthpiece | - |
| dozer | 15 | large powerful tractor; a large blade in front flattens areas of ground | - |
| tizzy | 26 | an excited state of agitation | - |
| nizam | 16 | - | - |
| bazar | 16 | a shop where a variety of goods are sold | - |
| ginzo | 15 | (ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Italian descent | - |
| ritzy | 17 | luxuriously elegant | - |
| muzak | 20 | - | - |
| kudzu | 19 | fast-growing vine from eastern Asia having tuberous starchy roots and hairy trifoliate leaves and racemes of purple flowers followed by long hairy pods containing many seeds; grown for fodder and forage and root starch; widespread in the southern United States | - |
| boozy | 19 | given to or marked by the consumption of alcohol | his boozy drinking companions |
| ghazi | 18 | - | - |
| bezel | 16 | a sloping edge on a cutting tool | - |
| mezzo | 25 | a soprano with a voice between soprano and contralto | - |
| izzat | 23 | - | - |
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6 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| freeze | 18 | change from a liquid to a solid when cold | Water freezes at 32 degrees Fahrenheit |
| frozen | 18 | devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain | a frozen look on their faces |
| brazil | 17 | the largest Latin American country and the largest Portuguese speaking country in the world; located in the central and northeastern part of South America; world's leading coffee exporter | - |
| breeze | 17 | a slight wind (usually refreshing) | the breeze was cooled by the lake |
| wizard | 19 | possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powers | wizard wands |
| lizzie | 24 | - | - |
| puzzle | 26 | be a mystery or bewildering to | - |
| amazed | 18 | filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock | an amazed audience gave the magician a standing ovation |
| dozens | 16 | a large number or amount | - |
| yakuza | 22 | a Japanese gangster | - |
| lizard | 16 | a man who idles about in the lounges of hotels and bars in search of women who would support him | - |
| amazon | 17 | a large strong and aggressive woman | - |
| buzzer | 26 | a push button at an outer door that gives a ringing or buzzing signal when pushed | - |
| bronze | 17 | of the color of bronze | - |
| tarzan | 15 | a man raised by apes who was the hero of a series of novels by Edgar Rice Burroughs | - |
| geezer | 16 | a man who is (usually) old and/or eccentric | - |
| hazard | 19 | take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome | - |
| sneeze | 15 | a symptom consisting of the involuntary expulsion of air from the nose | - |
| crazed | 18 | driven insane | - |
| sleazy | 18 | morally degraded | sleazy characters hanging around casinos |
| frenzy | 21 | state of violent mental agitation | - |
| muzzle | 26 | prevent from speaking out | - |
| gazing | 17 | - | - |
| dazzle | 25 | to cause someone to lose clear vision, especially from intense light | She was dazzled by the bright headlights |
| bazaar | 17 | a shop where a variety of goods are sold | - |
| enzyme | 20 | any of several complex proteins that are produced by cells and act as catalysts in specific biochemical reactions | - |
| glazed | 17 | having a shiny surface or coating | glazed fabrics |
| grazed | 17 | scraped or touched lightly in passing | his grazed and bleeding arm proved he had been in the line of fire |
| banzai | 17 | a Japanese cheer of enthusiasm or triumph | - |
| frizzy | 30 | (of hair) in small tight curls | - |
| blazes | 17 | - | - |
| blazer | 17 | lightweight single-breasted jacket; often striped in the colors of a club or school | - |
| ablaze | 17 | lighted up by or as by fire or flame | forests set ablaze (or afire) by lightning |
| brazen | 17 | unrestrained by convention or propriety | brazen arrogance |
| boozer | 17 | a person who drinks alcohol to excess habitually | - |
| breezy | 20 | abounding in or exposed to the wind or breezes | - |
| piazza | 26 | a public square with room for pedestrians | - |
| snooze | 15 | sleep lightly or for a short period of time | - |
| azalea | 15 | any of numerous ornamental shrubs grown for their showy flowers of various colors | - |
| razzle | 24 | any exciting and complex play intended to confuse (dazzle) the opponent | - |
| dozing | 17 | - | - |
| oozing | 16 | the process of seeping | - |
| wheeze | 21 | breathe with difficulty | - |
| sizzle | 24 | a sizzling noise | - |
| snazzy | 27 | flashily stylish | a snazzy outfit |
| huzzah | 30 | - | - |
| sleaze | 15 | tastelessness by virtue of being cheap and vulgar | - |
| nozzle | 24 | informal terms for the nose | - |
| hazing | 19 | - | - |
| floozy | 21 | a prostitute who attracts customers by walking the streets | - |
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7 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| amazing | 19 | inspiring awe or admiration or wonder | New York is an amazing city |
| realize | 16 | make real or concrete; give reality or substance to | - |
| squeeze | 25 | to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition | squeeze a lemon |
| citizen | 18 | a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community | - |
| buzzing | 28 | noisy like the sound of a bee | - |
| bizarre | 18 | conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual | restaurants of bizarre design--one like a hat, another like a rabbit |
| freezer | 19 | electric refrigerator (trade name Deepfreeze) in which food is frozen and stored for long periods of time | - |
| horizon | 19 | the great circle on the celestial sphere whose plane passes through the sensible horizon and the center of the Earth | - |
| analyze | 19 | subject to psychoanalytic treatment | I was analyzed in Vienna by a famous psychiatrist |
| seizure | 16 | a sudden occurrence (or recurrence) of a disease | he suffered an epileptic seizure |
| mitzvah | 24 | (Judaism) a precept or commandment of the Jewish law | - |
| grizzly | 29 | showing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair | - |
| blazing | 19 | shining intensely | the blazing sun |
| crazier | 18 | - | - |
| puzzled | 28 | filled with bewilderment | puzzled that she left without saying goodbye |
| grazing | 18 | the act of grazing | - |
| baptize | 20 | administer baptism to | The parents had the child baptized |
| trapeze | 18 | a swing used by circus acrobats | - |
| gazelle | 17 | small swift graceful antelope of Africa and Asia having lustrous eyes | - |
| seizing | 17 | the act of gripping something firmly with the hands (or the tentacles) | - |
| bazooka | 22 | a portable rocket launcher used by infantrymen as an antitank weapon | - |
| pretzel | 18 | glazed and salted cracker typically in the shape of a loose knot | - |
| dazzled | 27 | having vision overcome temporarily by or as if by intense light | she shut her dazzled eyes against the sun's brilliance |
| boozing | 19 | the act of drinking alcoholic beverages to excess | - |
| utilize | 16 | put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose | How do you utilize this tool? |
| gazette | 17 | a newspaper or official journal | - |
| seltzer | 16 | effervescent beverage artificially charged with carbon dioxide | - |
| jezebel | 25 | a shameless impudent scheming woman | - |
| buzzard | 28 | the common European short-winged hawk | - |
| bonanza | 18 | a sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money) | - |
| sizable | 18 | fairly large in size | a sizable fortune |
| drizzle | 26 | very light rain; stronger than mist but less than a shower | - |
| benzene | 18 | a colorless liquid hydrocarbon; highly flammable; carcinogenic; the simplest of the aromatic compounds | - |
| chorizo | 21 | a spicy Spanish pork sausage | - |
| crazily | 21 | in an insane manner | he behaves crazily when he is off his medication |
| tzarina | 16 | the wife or widow of a czar | - |
| muezzin | 27 | the Muslim official of a mosque who summons the faithful to prayer from a minaret five times a day | - |
| brazier | 18 | large metal container in which coal or charcoal is burned; warms people who must stay outside for long times | - |
| quizzes | 34 | - | - |
| idolize | 17 | love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol | Many teenagers idolized the Beatles |
| capsize | 20 | overturn accidentally | Don't rock the boat or it will capsize! |
| agonize | 17 | suffer agony or anguish | - |
| palazzo | 27 | - | - |
| sizzler | 25 | - | - |
| glazing | 18 | - | - |
| bronzed | 19 | (of skin) having a tan color from exposure to the sun | a young bronzed Apollo |
| guzzler | 26 | a drinker who swallows large amounts greedily | - |
| fizzing | 29 | hissing and bubbling | - |
| mezuzah | 30 | religious texts from Deuteronomy inscribed on parchment and rolled up in a case that is attached to the doorframe of many Jewish households in accordance with Jewish law | - |
| fanzine | 19 | - | - |
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8 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| realized | 18 | successfully completed or brought to an end | the joy of a realized ambition overcame him |
| magazine | 20 | a business firm that publishes magazines | he works for a magazine |
| freezing | 21 | the withdrawal of heat to change something from a liquid to a solid | - |
| organize | 18 | plan and direct (a complex undertaking) | - |
| memorize | 21 | commit to memory; learn by heart | Have you memorized your lines for the play yet? |
| baptized | 22 | having undergone the Christian ritual of baptism | - |
| blizzard | 29 | a series of unexpected and unpleasant occurrences | a blizzard of lawsuits |
| dazzling | 28 | shining intensely | dazzling snow |
| analyzed | 21 | examined carefully and methodically; broken down for consideration of constituent parts | the analyzed data indicated surprising trends |
| craziest | 19 | - | - |
| sizzling | 27 | characterized by intense emotion or interest or excitement | sizzling political issues |
| wheezing | 24 | relating to breathing with a whistling sound | - |
| mobilize | 21 | cause to move around | - |
| kamikaze | 27 | a fighter plane used for suicide missions by Japanese pilots in World War II | - |
| pizzeria | 28 | a shop where pizzas are made and sold | - |
| minimize | 21 | cause to seem less serious; play down | - |
| sneezing | 18 | a symptom consisting of the involuntary expulsion of air from the nose | - |
| tweezers | 20 | - | - |
| finalize | 20 | make final; put the last touches on; put into final form | let's finalize the proposal |
| utilized | 18 | put to use | - |
| puzzling | 29 | not clear to the understanding | - |
| maximize | 28 | make as big or large as possible | - |
| marzipan | 21 | almond paste and egg whites | - |
| laziness | 17 | apathy and inactivity in the practice of virtue (personified as one of the deadly sins) | - |
| legalize | 18 | make legal | Marijuana should be legalized |
| paralyze | 22 | cause to be paralyzed and immobile | The poison paralyzed him |
| capsized | 22 | - | - |
| frenzied | 21 | excessively agitated; distraught with fear or other violent emotion | a frenzied look in his eye |
| colonize | 19 | settle as colonists or establish a colony (in) | The British colonized the East Coast |
| spritzer | 19 | a mixed drink made of wine mixed with a sparkling water | - |
| frazzled | 30 | - | - |
| vaporize | 22 | decrease rapidly and disappear | all my stock assets have vaporized |
| hazelnut | 20 | any of several shrubs or small trees of the genus Corylus bearing edible nuts enclosed in a leafy husk | - |
| sizeable | 19 | fairly large in size | - |
| gazpacho | 25 | a soup made with chopped tomatoes and onions and cucumbers and peppers and herbs; served cold | - |
| guzzling | 28 | the drinking of large mouthfuls rapidly | - |
| idolized | 19 | regarded with deep or rapturous love (especially as if for a god) | an idolized wife |
| agonized | 19 | expressing pain or agony | agonized screams |
| chutzpah | 27 | (Yiddish) unbelievable gall; insolence; audacity | - |
| unfreeze | 20 | make (assets) available | - |
| wizardry | 24 | exceptional creative ability | - |
| whizzing | 33 | - | - |
| ebenezer | 19 | - | - |
| bulldoze | 20 | flatten with or as if with a bulldozer | - |
| schmooze | 24 | talk idly or casually and in a friendly way | - |
| embezzle | 30 | appropriate (as property entrusted to one's care) fraudulently to one's own use | The accountant embezzled thousands of dollars while working for the wealthy family |
| schizoid | 23 | of or relating to or characteristic of schizophrenia | - |
| downsize | 21 | design or manufacture in a smaller size | the car makers downsized the SUVs when fuel became very expensive |
| dizzying | 31 | - | - |
| civilize | 22 | teach or refine to be discriminative in taste or judgment | - |
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9 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| apologize | 21 | acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing | I apologized for being late |
| recognize | 21 | express greetings upon meeting someone | - |
| organized | 20 | being a member of or formed into a labor union | organized labor |
| civilized | 24 | having a high state of culture and development both social and technological | terrorist acts that shocked the civilized world |
| paralyzed | 24 | affected with paralysis | - |
| criticize | 22 | find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws | The paper criticized the new movie |
| realizing | 19 | - | - |
| amazingly | 24 | in an amazing manner; to everyone's surprise | amazingly, he finished medical school in three years |
| squeezing | 28 | the act of gripping and pressing firmly | - |
| paparazzi | 31 | - | - |
| memorized | 23 | - | - |
| analyzing | 22 | - | - |
| authorize | 21 | give or delegate power or authority to | She authorized her assistant to sign the papers |
| craziness | 20 | foolish or senseless behavior | - |
| emphasize | 25 | to stress, single out as important | Dr. Jones emphasizes exercise in addition to a change in diet |
| visualize | 21 | make visible | With this machine, ultrasound can be visualized |
| stabilize | 20 | make stable and keep from fluctuating or put into an equilibrium | The drug stabilized her blood pressure |
| appetizer | 22 | food or drink to stimulate the appetite (usually served before a meal or as the first course) | - |
| fantasize | 21 | indulge in fantasies | - |
| hazardous | 22 | involving risk or danger | skydiving is a hazardous sport |
| patronize | 20 | be a regular customer or client of | We patronize this store |
| bulldozer | 21 | large powerful tractor; a large blade in front flattens areas of ground | - |
| dizziness | 28 | a reeling sensation; a feeling that you are about to fall | - |
| socialize | 20 | take part in social activities; interact with others | He never socializes with his colleagues |
| hypnotize | 26 | induce hypnosis in | - |
| womanizer | 23 | a man who likes many women and has short sexual relationships with them | - |
| influenza | 21 | an acute febrile highly contagious viral disease | - |
| amazement | 22 | the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising | - |
| agonizing | 20 | extremely painful | - |
| balthazar | 23 | (New Testament) one of the three sages from the east who came bearing gifts for the infant Jesus | - |
| serialize | 18 | arrange serially | - |
| organizer | 19 | a lightweight consumer electronic device that looks like a hand-held computer but instead performs specific tasks; can serve as a diary or a personal database or a telephone or an alarm clock etc. | - |
| oversized | 22 | larger than normal for its kind | - |
| byzantine | 23 | highly complex or intricate and occasionally devious | - |
| summarize | 22 | be a summary of | The abstract summarizes the main ideas in the paper |
| vaporized | 24 | converted into a gas or vapor | - |
| terrorize | 18 | coerce by violence or with threats | - |
| schnitzel | 23 | deep-fried breaded veal cutlets | - |
| finalized | 22 | - | - |
| empathize | 25 | be understanding of | - |
| colonized | 21 | inhabited by colonists | - |
| subsidize | 21 | secure the assistance of by granting a subsidy, as of nations or military forces | - |
| symbolize | 25 | express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol | What does the Statue of Liberty symbolize? |
| sterilize | 18 | make infertile | in some countries, people with genetically transmissible disabilites are sterilized |
| embezzled | 32 | taken for your own use in violation of a trust | the banker absconded with embezzled funds |
| amazonian | 20 | - | - |
| fertilize | 21 | introduce semen into (a female) | - |
| biohazard | 24 | any bacterium or virus or toxin that could be used in biological warfare | - |
| penalized | 21 | - | - |
| lazybones | 23 | a lazy person | - |
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10 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| recognized | 23 | provided with a secure reputation | a recognized authority |
| authorized | 23 | endowed with authority | - |
| rendezvous | 23 | a date; usually with a member of the opposite sex | - |
| apologized | 23 | - | - |
| organizing | 21 | - | - |
| fertilizer | 22 | any substance such as manure or a mixture of nitrates used to make soil more fertile | - |
| vocalizing | 25 | the act of singing vocal music | - |
| jeopardize | 29 | pose a threat to; present a danger to | - |
| horizontal | 22 | parallel to or in the plane of the horizon or a base line | a horizontal surface |
| hypnotized | 28 | having your attention fixated as though by a spell | - |
| sympathize | 29 | to feel or express sympathy or compassion | - |
| specialize | 23 | evolve so as to lead to a new species or develop in a way most suited to the environment | - |
| criticized | 24 | - | - |
| chimpanzee | 28 | intelligent somewhat arboreal ape of equatorial African forests | - |
| neutralize | 19 | make chemically neutral | She neutralized the solution |
| stabilized | 22 | made stable or firm | - |
| terrorized | 20 | - | - |
| fertilized | 23 | - | - |
| fantasized | 23 | - | - |
| sterilized | 20 | made infertile | - |
| fossilized | 23 | set in a rigidly conventional pattern of behavior, habits, or beliefs | obsolete fossilized ways |
| mozzarella | 30 | mild white Italian cheese | - |
| pulverized | 25 | consisting of fine particles | pulverized sugar is prepared from granulated sugar by grinding |
| vandalized | 24 | - | - |
| memorizing | 24 | - | - |
| symbolized | 27 | - | - |
| prioritize | 21 | assign a priority to | we have too many things to do and must prioritize |
| downsizing | 24 | the reduction of expenditures in order to become financially stable | - |
| emphasized | 27 | spoken with emphasis | - |
| mesmerized | 24 | having your attention fixated as though by a spell | - |
| victimized | 27 | (of persons) taken advantage of | - |
| subsidized | 23 | having partial financial support from public funds | lived in subsidized public housing |
| generalize | 20 | speak or write in generalities | - |
| capitalize | 23 | supply with capital, as of a business by using a combination of capital used by investors and debt capital provided by lenders | - |
| stabilizer | 21 | a device for making something stable | - |
| appetizing | 24 | appealing to or stimulating the appetite especially in appearance or aroma | - |
| blitzkrieg | 26 | a swift and violent military offensive with intensive aerial bombardment | - |
| publicized | 26 | made known; especially made widely known | - |
| categorize | 22 | place into or assign to a category | Children learn early on to categorize |
| reorganize | 20 | organize anew | We must reorganize the company if we don't want to go under |
| antagonize | 20 | provoke the hostility of | Don't antagonize your boss |
| fraternize | 22 | be on friendly terms with someone, as if with a brother, especially with an enemy | - |
| demoralize | 22 | corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality | - |
| schmoozing | 27 | - | - |
| legalizing | 21 | - | - |
| brutalized | 22 | - | - |
| mechanized | 27 | equipped with machinery | a mechanized factory |
| synthesize | 25 | combine so as to form a more complex, product | his operas synthesize music and drama in perfect harmony |
| summarized | 24 | - | - |
| womanizing | 25 | - | - |
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Zigzagging through the labyrinth of language, words with a Z nestled in their midst bring a unique flair to our verbal repertoire. This zesty consonant can twist tongues, add zing to conversations, or even make a game-winning Scrabble move. As we explore these linguistic gems, you'll discover how the presence of Z can transform ordinary words into something extraordinary. From boosting your vocabulary to leveling up your word games, let's delve into the intriguing world of words that have Z as their secret ingredient.
About words in the middle Z
The letter Z is one of the rarest in the English language, yet its impact is mighty. Nestled in the middle of words, it often serves to sharpen pronunciation, giving words a crisp and distinct sound. Consider the word "dizzy"; the Z's presence divides the syllables, creating a playful bounce that makes the word memorable and descriptive. Words with a middle Z can cut through conversations like a laser, drawing attention and adding emphasis to our speech.
Beyond just their auditory appeal, these words often carry meanings that are as vibrant as their pronunciation. The Z acts as an enhancer, infusing energy and sometimes even drama into the words it inhabits. For instance, the word "razzmatazz" is not only fun to say but embodies the lively flair it describes. Whether you're using them to describe a state of mind, an action, or a thing, words with a Z in the middle can elevate your language by adding a dash of excitement and curiosity.
Popular word examples
Let's dive into a selection of popular words that boast a Z right in their core, each bringing its own sparkle and story.
Bizarre
- Definition: Outlandishly strange or unusual.
- Example in a Sentence: The bizarre painting at the gallery drew a lot of attention.
- Fun Fact: "Bizarre" has roots in the Basque word "bizar," meaning beard, hinting at the notion of something quirky or eccentric.
Dazzle
- Definition: To blind temporarily with bright light or impress deeply.
- Example in a Sentence: The magician's performance was sure to dazzle the audience.
- Fun Fact: "Dazzle" originates from the Old Norse word "dasa," meaning weary or exhausted — a testament to its overwhelming brilliance.
Puzzle
- Definition: A game, toy, or problem designed to test ingenuity or knowledge.
- Example in a Sentence: She was engrossed in solving the jigsaw puzzle.
- Fun Fact: The word "puzzle" first appeared in the 1590s, and its origins remain, fittingly, a bit of a mystery.
Cozy
- Definition: Giving a feeling of comfort, warmth, and relaxation.
- Example in a Sentence: They spent the evening in a cozy cabin by the lake.
- Fun Fact: "Cozy" is derived from the Norwegian word "koselig," which encompasses a broader sense of warmth and friendliness.
Nozzle
- Definition: A projecting spout from which a fluid is discharged.
- Example in a Sentence: The garden hose nozzle was broken, so she had to water the plants by hand.
- Fun Fact: "Nozzle" likely comes from the nose-like shape of many spouts, making it an apt descriptor.
Razzmatazz
- Definition: Elaborate or showy activity or display designed to attract attention or impress.
- Example in a Sentence: The party was full of razzmatazz, with glittering decorations and lively music.
- Fun Fact: The word "razzmatazz" emerged in the early 20th century, reflecting the jazz era's exuberance.
Blizzard
- Definition: A severe snowstorm with high winds and low visibility.
- Example in a Sentence: The blizzard left the city covered in a thick blanket of snow.
- Fun Fact: The term "blizzard" was popularized in the U.S. in the 19th century, though it may have earlier origins in the Midwest.
Fizzle
- Definition: To fail or end weakly or disappointingly.
- Example in a Sentence: The fireworks show fizzled out due to the rain.
- Fun Fact: Originally used to describe the hissing sound of escaping gas, "fizzle" has evolved to describe a failing endeavor.
Muzzle
- Definition: The projecting part of the face, including the nose and mouth, of an animal such as a dog or horse.
- Example in a Sentence: The dog wore a muzzle during the visit to the vet.
- Fun Fact: "Muzzle" shares its etymology with "morsel," both stemming from the Latin "morsus," meaning bite.
Hazmat
- Definition: Materials that pose a risk to health, property, or the environment.
- Example in a Sentence: The team wore protective suits while handling the hazmat spill.
- Fun Fact: "Hazmat" is a portmanteau of "hazardous materials," a term that emerged in the mid-20th century.
High-scoring scrabble examples
For Scrabble enthusiasts, words with a middle Z are not just quirky—they're a strategic goldmine. Here are some high-scoring examples:
| Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Jazzed | 33 | Past tense of jazz, meaning excited or lively. |
| Blizzard | 28 | A severe snowstorm with high winds. |
| Buzzard | 28 | A large bird of prey. |
| Glazed | 27 | Coated with a smooth, shiny surface. |
| Dazzle | 25 | To impress deeply or blind temporarily with brightness. |
| Fuzzier | 26 | Having more fuzz; less clear or definite. |
Popular 5-letter words for Wordle
Wordle fans know the value of a well-placed Z. These five-letter words are perfect for those crucial guesses:
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Dizzy | Feeling unsteady or confused. |
| Fuzzy | Covered with fuzz or indistinct. |
| Fizzy | Effervescent or sparkling. |
| Crazy | Mentally deranged or wildly enthusiastic. |
| Hazel | A shrub or small tree that produces nuts. |
Unusual and rare word examples
Some words featuring a middle Z are rare jewels in the treasure chest of English, worth exploring for their uncommon charm.
Azoth
- Definition: A universal remedy; a hypothetical substance in alchemy.
- Interesting Fact: In alchemical traditions, azoth was believed to be the essential agent of transformation.
- Example in a Sentence: The philosopher's stone was often equated with azoth, a substance of great power.
Chintz
- Definition: A printed multicolored cotton fabric with a glazed finish.
- Interesting Fact: Originating from the Hindi word "chīnt," this fabric became fashionable in Europe during the 17th century.
- Example in a Sentence: The curtains were made of bright chintz, adding a splash of color to the room.
Klezmer
- Definition: A musical tradition of the Ashkenazi Jews of Eastern Europe.
- Interesting Fact: The word "klezmer" comes from the Hebrew words "kli" (vessel) and "zemer" (song).
- Example in a Sentence: The band's klezmer music brought a lively atmosphere to the festival.
Mezuza
- Definition: A piece of parchment inscribed with religious texts and attached to the doorpost of a Jewish house.
- Interesting Fact: The mezuza is a symbol of Jewish faith and serves as a reminder of the covenant with God.
- Example in a Sentence: Every doorway in her home had a mezuza affixed to it.
Quartz
- Definition: A hard, crystalline mineral composed of silicon and oxygen atoms.
- Interesting Fact: Quartz is the second most abundant mineral in Earth's continental crust.
- Example in a Sentence: The geode was filled with sparkling quartz crystals.
Final words
There you have it—a vibrant exploration of words featuring the zesty letter Z in their middle. From popular picks to rare finds, these words enrich our language with their distinctive sounds and meanings. Whether you're flexing your vocabulary skills, playing word games, or simply enjoying the quirks of language, these middle-Z marvels are sure to add a touch of magic to your linguistic adventures. Keep them handy, and let the zest of Z inspire your everyday conversations!
