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6-letter words with N as the 3rd letter and Z as the 4th letter

Twenty six-letter words put N third and Z fourth; PANZER and BENZYL are notable examples, while ZANZAS scores 24.

20 wordsTop pick PANZERHighest score ZANZAS 24
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  • E
  • F
  • G
  • H
  • I
  • J
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  • M
  • N
  • O
  • P
  • Q
  • R
  • S
  • T
  • U
  • V
  • W
  • X
  • Y
  • Z

With N in 3rd place, G is the most common 4th letter (223 words). The bar under each letter shows the size of its list.

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Best words to play first 20 · most-used first

  • PANZER17
  • BANZAI17
  • BENZYL20
  • BENZIN17
  • BONZER17
  • BENZAL17
  • BENZOL17
  • BENZIL17
  • BONZES17
  • DONZEL16
  • WANZES18
  • KANZUS19
  • PONZUS17
  • RANZEL15
  • RONZER15
  • TENZON15
  • WANZED19
  • WINZES18
  • ZANZAS24
  • ZANZES24
All valid words 20

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

  • BANZAI17
  • BENZAL17
  • BENZIL17
  • BENZIN17
  • BENZOL17
  • BENZYL20
  • BONZER17
  • BONZES17
  • DONZEL16
  • KANZUS19
  • PANZER17
  • PONZUS17
  • RANZEL15
  • RONZER15
  • TENZON15
  • WANZED19
  • WANZES18
  • WINZES18
  • ZANZAS24
  • ZANZES24
Letters by positionIn 50% of these words the 5th letter is E.
1st letter
  1. B40%
  2. W15%
  3. P10%
2nd letter
  1. A40%
  2. E30%
  3. O25%
5th letter
  1. E50%
  2. A15%
  3. I10%
6th letter
  1. S35%
  2. L30%
  3. R15%

Highest-scoring words

Scrabble and Words With Friends points, before board bonuses
Score spreadMost of these words score 17 in Scrabble; ZANZAS tops the list with 24. Scores before board bonuses.
  1. 1515 points: 3 words
  2. 16 points: 1 words
  3. 1717 points: 9 words
  4. 18 points: 2 words
  5. 1919 points: 2 words
  6. 20 points: 1 words
  7. 2121 points: 0 words
  8. 22 points: 0 words
  9. 2323 points: 0 words
  10. 24 points: 2 words
WordScrabbleWords With FriendsDictionaries
ZANZAS2425All three
ZANZES2425Collins only
BENZYL2022All three
KANZUS1921Collins · NWL
WANZED1920Collins only
WANZES1819Collins only
WINZES1819All three
PANZER1719All three
BANZAI1719All three
BENZIN1720All three
BONZER1719All three
BENZAL1720All three

This compact NZ frame averages 17.8 points, the highest among these N-position groups. B opens 8 of its 20 entries, but Z starts the top scorers. PANZER, BENZYL, and BENZOL are recognizable anchors; many other candidates are specialist terms.

At a glance

  • 20 entries place N third and Z fourth.
  • B starts 8 words, the largest opening group.
  • ZANZAS and ZANZES lead at 24 points each.
  • The average score is 17.8.

Which words fit the NZ frame?

PANZER is an easy anchor; BENZYL, BENZAL, and BENZOL share its BENZ opening. Eight matches start with B. W supplies three more, while P and R each contribute two. BONZER, BENZIN, and DONZEL also show the fixed N-Z pair in different settings.

Why does Z lead the score list?

ZANZAS and ZANZES each score 24, ahead of BENZYL at 20 and KANZUS at 19. The group average is 17.8 points, reflecting its heavy use of Z.

B supplies the most openings, yet Z leads the score table. That split gives two different solving cues: start with B when searching broadly, then consider Z when tile value matters. PANZER and BENZYL are more recognizable anchors; ZANZAS and ZANZES mark the scoring peak.

Treat the 20 matches as a compact pattern set. The leading scorers suit tile play, while PANZER and BENZYL are easier to recognize during a clue solve.

Questions people ask

How many words contain NZ in positions three and four?
There are 20 entries with N third and Z fourth. PANZER, BENZYL, BENZAL, and BENZOL are examples, while ZANZAS and ZANZES share the highest score at 24.
Which words score highest?
ZANZAS and ZANZES tie at 24 points, leading this group. BENZYL follows at 20 and KANZUS at 19. The average across all entries is 17.8.
Are these NZ words common?
None of the entries falls within the 25,000 most common English words by frequency. PANZER and BENZYL may look familiar, but much of the pattern is specialist vocabulary that needs checking before play.

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