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01 Word definition

zany

4 letters · 1 vowel · 3 consonants

Is ZANY a word?

Yes. ZANY is a 4-letter noun. a buffoon in one of the old comedies; imitates others for ludicrous effect Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell ZANY?

Z-A-N-Y

ZANY contains 4 letters, begins with Z, and ends with Y.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. a buffoon in one of the old comedies; imitates others for ludicrous effect

2noun

  1. a man who is a stupid incompetent fool

Synonyms
fatheadgoofgoofballbozojackassgoose
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score16points
Words With Friends16points
Word length4letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is ZANY spelled?

Z1A2N3Y4
Starts withZANFirst 3 letters
Ends withANYLast 3 letters
Unique letters4No repeated letters
Vowel balance1 / 3Vowels / consonants
Popular spelling questions →4-letter words →Words starting with ZAN →Words ending in ANY →Words made from ZANY →Words with A →Words with N →Words with Y →Words with Z →

03 Word-game status

Can you play ZANY?

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Base tile value: 16 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.

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04 Related words

More words to explore.

cany9 ptsmany9 ptswany10 ptszack19 ptszags14 ptszaps15 ptszarf16 ptszari13 ptszati13 ptsawny10 ptsbony9 ptscony9 pts

FAQ Quick answers

About ZANY.

How do you spell ZANY?

ZANY is spelled Z-A-N-Y. It contains 4 letters.