Zero

4 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

The number 0; nothing or nil in quantity or degree.

“The temperature dropped to zero degrees last night.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈzɪə.rəʊ/

Syllables

ze·ro

Related Words

Synonyms

nothingnil

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Contains uncommon Z, good for elimination.

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Scrabble

Worth 14 points due to high-value Z.

Words Related to Zero

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “zero” to make these 4-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

aero cero dero hero

Add a letter to make a longer word

5-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “zero”.

croze dozer erizo froze terzo tozer zeros zoner

Longer words starting with Zero

Words that begin with “zero”.

zeros

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