Zamia
5 lettersnounUpdated June 2026
Definition
a tropical plant resembling a palm or cycad
“The zamia produced bright orange seeds in a cone-like structure”
Pronunciation
Syllables
za·mi·a
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"Zamia" repeats a letter (4 unique of 5), so it rules out fewer options as an opening guess. Its 3 vowels help pin down vowel positions early. Watch the less-common letter Z.
Scrabble
"Zamia" is worth 16 points before board bonuses. It carries the high-value tile Z — land it on a premium square for a big swing.
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