7 Letter Words Starting With S and Ending With Z
Collins lists 9 seven-letter words that begin with S and end with Z. The highest scorer is schnozz (30 pts); the rest follow, ranked by Scrabble value.
7 Letter Words Starting With S and Ending With Z
About These 7-Letter Words
Below are all 9 seven-letter words that begin with S and end with Z from the Collins dictionary. Having them in one place saves time when you already know the first and last letter of the slot you are filling.
Highest-scoring picks
On points, the strongest play here is schnozz at 30. Other high scorers include sovkhoz (26), showbiz (24), and schmalz (23). Because every word is exactly seven letters, any of them can score a bingo when you empty your rack in a single turn.
How these words break down
Out of 9 words, 9 use a high-value tile (J, Q, X or Z) and 2 have a double letter.
Where you can play them
These come from the Collins word list; 6 are also valid in Words With Friends, and 6 appear in the North American list (NWL/TWL). Use the dictionary selector in the finder to match the exact game you are playing.
The list is sorted by Scrabble score by default — tap Points, A–Z or Z–A to reorder it, or use the finder to narrow it down by your own tiles.
FAQs - 7 Letter Words Starting with S and Ending with Z
How many 7-letter words start with S and end with Z?
There are 9 seven-letter words that start with S and end with Z in the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary used on this site.
What is the highest-scoring 7-letter word that starts with S and ends with Z?
Schnozz scores 30 points, the highest on this page. Playing all seven tiles at once also earns a 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble.
Can I use these 7-letter words in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts five-letter words, so seven-letter words will not fit. This list is for Scrabble, Words With Friends, crosswords and similar games.
How is this list of words ordered?
By Scrabble score, highest first. Use the Points, A–Z and Z–A controls above the word list to change the order.
What are some good 7-letter words that start with S and end with Z?
Examples include schnozz, sovkhoz, schmelz, and schmooz.
Are these words allowed in Scrabble in North America?
6 of them are also in the North American list (NWL/TWL); the rest are Collins-only.