Zigzag
6 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A line, path, or pattern that alternates repeatedly between sharp turns in opposite directions.
“The mountain path followed a zigzag route down the steep cliff face.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈzɪɡ.zæɡ/
Syllables
zig·zag
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Synonyms
Antonyms
straight line
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Wordle
Double Z makes this almost unmistakable, the repeating ZIG-ZAG pattern is visually and phonetically very distinctive
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Scrabble
Two Z tiles (10 pts each) make ZIGZAG worth 24 base points, but needing both Zs from the bag is a severe constraint
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