Zugzwang

/ˈtsuːktsvaŋ/

Scrabble:31 ptsWWF:35 pts8 letters

Definition of Zugzwang

noun

A situation in which a player is forced to make a disadvantageous move.
In figurative uses

Anagrams of Zugzwang

No exact anagrams found for "zugzwang". This word has a unique letter combination.

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "zugzwang" and rearranging:

Related Word Patterns

ZU...Words starting with "zu"...NGWords ending with "ng"All 8-letter words Unscramble "zugzwang"

Letter Values

z10

u1

g2

z10

w4

a1

n1

g2

Total: 31 Scrabble points

Word Tools

Find Anagrams of "zugzwang"All 8-Letter Words Words Starting With "Z"

Rhymes With Zugzwang

aahing abandoning abashing abasing abating abbreviating abdicating abducing abducting abegging abetting abhorring

Related 8-Letter Words

zabaione zabajone zacatons zaddikim zaibatsu zamarras zamarros zamindar zaniness zapateos zappiest zaptiahs zaptiehs zaratite zareebas

Word Validity & Sources

SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid

TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid

Words With Friends: Valid

Last verified: December 2024

Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.

About the Word "Zugzwang"

Zugzwang is a 8-letter word that scores 31 points in Scrabble and 35 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Zugzwang" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "zugzwang" is a high-scoring word. It contains the letter Z, which is worth 10 points.