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pzazz
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When pzazz helps
Base Score
5
Before any board-specific bonus
Unique Letters
3
A P Z
Two-Letter Start
PZ
Useful for systematic scans
Ending
ZZ
Check this pattern late
- 5 letters
- 3 unique letters
- PZ start
- ZZ ending
- repeated letters
Try it when
- pzazz is worth 5 points before any pangram bonus.
- It uses 3 unique letters, so it can fit boards that include a, p, z plus any remaining hive letters.
- Watch the repeated-letter pattern (Z x3); those are easy points to miss when scanning quickly.
- The ZZ ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the PZ start.
- BuzzyWords has saved this word in 1 published Daily snapshot.
noun
Flair, vitality, or zest; energy; vigor.
"The show had a lot of pizzazz, with glittering costumes and upbeat music."