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5-letter words with F as the 1st letter and Z as the 4th letter

5-letter words with F first and Z fourth total 12, including FUZZY, FROZE, and FRIZZ.

12 wordsTop pick FUZZYHighest score FUZZY 29

3 of 12 are everyday words (25%). A mix of familiar words and game-only finds.

  • 1st letter
  • A
  • B
  • C
  • D
  • E
  • F
  • G
  • H
  • I
  • J
  • K
  • L
  • M
  • N
  • O
  • P
  • Q
  • R
  • S
  • T
  • U
  • V
  • W
  • X
  • Y
  • Z

With F in 1st place, E is the most common 4th letter (111 words). The bar under each letter shows the size of its list.

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Best words to play first 12 · most-used first

  • FUZZY29
  • FROZE17
  • FORZA17
  • FIZZY29
  • FRIZZ26
  • FURZE17
  • FORZE17
  • FRIZE17
  • FEEZE17
  • FEZZY29
  • FEAZE17
  • FURZY20
All valid words 12

A to Z. Includes rare and Collins-only words. Linked tiles open the word's meaning, score and rhymes.

  • FEAZE17
  • FEEZE17
  • FEZZY29
  • FIZZY29
  • FORZA17
  • FORZE17
  • FRIZE17
  • FRIZZ26
  • FROZE17
  • FURZE17
  • FURZY20
  • FUZZY29
Letters by positionIn 50% of these words the 5th letter is E.
2nd letter
  1. E25%
  2. R25%
  3. U25%
3rd letter
  1. R33%
  2. Z25%
  3. I17%
5th letter
  1. E50%
  2. Y33%
  3. Z8%

Highest-scoring words

Scrabble and Words With Friends points, before board bonuses
WordScrabbleWords With FriendsDictionaries
FUZZY2929All three
FIZZY2928All three
FEZZY2928Collins · NWL
FRIZZ2626All three
FURZY2020All three
FROZE1717All three
FORZA1717Collins only
FURZE1718All three
FORZE1717Collins only
FRIZE1717Collins only
FEEZE1717All three
FEAZE1717All three

F is fixed in position one and Z in position four, leaving only three slots to separate these matches. FUZZY and FROZE are familiar examples, but the full group is unusually compact: Collins includes 12 words, compared with 9 in NWL2023 and 8 in ENABLE. Three qualify as common words, so expect uncommon spellings alongside recognizable choices.

5-letter words with F first and Z fourth at a glance

  • Exactly 12 tournament-dictionary words match F _ _ Z _, with F first and Z fourth.
  • Collins has 12; NWL2023 includes 9, while ENABLE includes 8.
  • FUZZY, FIZZY, and FEZZY lead at 29 points apiece; FRIZZ scores 26.
  • Six end in E, four in Y, and one each ends in A or Z.
  • Three are common words, and three also appear among Wordle answers.

Which F _ _ Z _ words score highest?

FUZZY, FIZZY, and FEZZY share the top score at 29 points; FRIZZ comes next at 26. That puts three Z-heavy spellings at the top, rather than the familiar-looking FROZE, which scores 17. For a score-first move, compare the tied leaders against your rack and board before choosing a word.

FURZY scores 20, while FORZA, FURZE, FORZE, and FRIZE each score 17. Six matches finish with E and four with Y, but those tails do not point to one dominant scoring choice. Keep FRIZZ in mind when a final Z also fits; it is the sole word that ends in Z.

The average score is 21, but that midpoint hides a split between top 29-point plays and several 17-point options.

Do these F _ _ Z _ words work in Wordle?

Three of these words are Wordle answers, while all 12 matches are permitted guesses. The count is small enough to scan every candidate rather than gamble on a broad starter. Start with familiar FROZE, FUZZY, and FIZZY, then consider less common forms only when known letters support them.

For 5-letter words with F first and Z fourth, frequency is a real limitation: only 3 entries are common, and only 7 have definitions. For tournament play, check the game's dictionary before relying on a spelling; Collins has 12 matches, against 9 in NWL2023 and 8 in ENABLE.

The broader five-letter list and F-first alternatives with E or T in the fourth slot give useful next checks when Z is uncertain.

Questions people ask

How many 5-letter words have F first and Z fourth?
Exactly 12 tournament-dictionary words fit F _ _ Z _. Collins includes all 12; NWL2023 has 9 and ENABLE has 8. Common examples include FUZZY, FROZE, and FIZZY, while other matches include less familiar spellings such as FORZE and FURZE.
Which of these F _ _ Z _ words score 29 points?
FUZZY, FIZZY, and FEZZY each score 29 points, the highest score among these matches. FRIZZ follows at 26, and FURZY scores 20. FROZE and four other entries score 17, so the tied leaders stand apart from the next score group.
Are all 12 F _ _ Z _ words accepted in every word game?
No. Collins accepts all 12 entries, but NWL2023 lists 9 and ENABLE lists 8. The three Wordle answer-list matches are not a guarantee for every game's dictionary, so check the word list used by your app before playing an uncommon form.

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