Zayin
5 lettersnounUpdated June 2026
Definition
the seventh letter of the Hebrew alphabet
“The zayin was inscribed with careful precision by the scribe”
Pronunciation
Syllables
za·yin
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"Zayin" uses 5 different letters, which makes it efficient for eliminating options. Its 2 vowels balance the consonants. Watch the less-common letter Z.
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Scrabble
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