Words that start with 'z' and contain 'sph'


Scroll down to uncover 6 entries for every word that starts with 'z' and includes 'sph'.

9 letter words

  • zoosphere

10 letter words

  • zygosphene
  • zygosphere

11 letter words

  • zygosphenal

13 letter words

  • zymophosphate

18 letter words

  • zygomaticosphenoid

What is the maximum number of words you can assemble using this combination of letters?
There are 6 outstanding words for you to pick from.

Is there an example of a word from this page which could be deemed as unique in any regard?
We feel that 'zygosphene' to be the most unusual word you can throw together. According to the Oxford dictionary, 'zygosphene' is defined as "A median process on the front part of the neural arch of the vertebræ of most snakes and some lizards, which fits into a fossa, called the zygantrum, on the back part of the arch in front.".

What is the longest word you can create from this list?
'Zygomaticosphenoid' has 18 characters, and is the largest word possible to make from the combination searched for.