Definition of ZEN
A denomination of Buddhism.
Profound meditation within that denomination of Buddhism.
An approach to an activity, skill, or subject that emphasizes simplicity and intuition rather than conventional thinking or fixation on goals.
"the zen of cooking; the zen of passing the bar exam; the zen of C++"
Pertaining to this denomination of Buddhism.
Enlightened, unburdened and free of worries; chill, extremely relaxed and collected.
Examples of ZEN in a Sentence
- "the zen of cooking; the zen of passing the bar exam; the zen of C++"
Word Details
Is ZEN a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ZEN is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like ZEN are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for ZEN
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | z | e | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 10 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| WWF | 10 | 1 | 2 | 13 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ZEN
2 words from the letters in ZEN
2-letter words
How to Use ZEN in Word Games
ZEN is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: ZEN is only 3 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble ZEN to find 2 additional valid words.