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Word: ZEAL

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
Z 10 E 1 A 1 L 1
Length 4 letters
Syllables 1
Pronunciation /zหˆeรฆl/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 13 pts
WWF Score 14 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 2
Consonants 2
Unique Letters 4
Top Tile Z (10 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Master
Spelling Pitfalls Uses high-scoring consonants. Do not confuse their placement with phonetically similar characters.
Board Strategy Contains high-value "Z" (worth up to 10 points). Prioritize playing this on a double-letter or triple-letter score to amplify your score to 30+ points.

Definition of ZEAL

noun
  1. The fervour or tireless devotion for a person, cause, or ideal and determination in its furtherance; diligent enthusiasm; powerful interest.

    "She extols the virtues of veganism with missionary zeal."

  2. A person who exhibits such fervour or tireless devotion.
  3. The collective noun for a group of zebras.

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "Please ensure you spell "zeal" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
  • โ€ข "Understanding the exact meaning of "zeal" can significantly improve your writing style."

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!

๐ŸŽฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips

Keep this word in mind when holding the high-scoring tiles. Landing the premium consonant on a Double/Triple Letter score increases efficiency.

Dictionary Validity

Dictionary Lexicon Status Base Value
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 13 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 13 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 14 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ZEAL a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
ZEAL is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is ZEAL worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, ZEAL is worth 13 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 14 points.
How many syllables are in ZEAL? โ–ผ
There is 1 syllable in ZEAL.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing ZEAL:

  • # the zeal effect
  • # master of zeal
  • # playing with zeal
  • # in terms of zeal

Anagrams

Words that contain the exact same letters as ZEAL:

Hook Words

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Sub-words

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Word Family

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Same Length Words (4 Letters)

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Words Starting with Z

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Words Ending with L

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