Zags
4 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of zag, referring to the sharp angular turns in alternating directions that form a zigzag path or pattern.
“The mountain trail cut up the hillside in a series of zigs and zags.”
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Z at the start tells you position one immediately, and ZAG plus S is a strong early guess elimination play.
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Scores 14 points, with Z worth 10 points making this an excellent short Z word to play early.
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