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Verbs that start with Z
8 verbs (action words) beginning with the letter Z. Perfect when you're stuck on Z in Scattergories, a word game, or homework.
Picking an answer that scores
Stuck on the letter Z mid-game? In Scattergories the best answer is one no one else writes — so scan this list for a less-obvious pick rather than the first verbs (action words) everyone thinks of.
Scoring rewards being unusual: an answer nobody else gave is worth more than one two players share. With 8 options above, the safe pick and the clever pick are rarely the same word.
Turn this into a game — play Scattergories free with friends, or make a custom round with your own categories.
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The same list for every other letter — handy when the next round rolls a different one.
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Scattergories FAQ
What verbs (action words) start with Z?
Zip, Zoom, Zigzag, Zap, Zest, Zone, Zonk, Zero.
How do I use this in Scattergories?
Each round gives you a letter and a list of categories. If "verbs" comes up on Z, pick an answer above — ideally an unusual one, since unique answers score the most. Play free here.