PEET-suh
PIZZA A flat, round bread topped with tomato sauce, cheese, and various toppings, baked in an oven.
Yes. PIZZA is in the Scrabble-style word list used by our tools and scores 25 points in Scrabble, 26 in Words With Friends and 26 in Wordfeud (base tile values, no board multipliers). Always check the dictionary your game uses (NWL, Collins or the WWF list) before playing.
| Letter | P | I | Z | Z | A | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 10 | 10 | 1 | 25 |
| Words With Friends | 4 | 1 | 10 | 10 | 1 | 26 |
| Wordfeud | 4 | 1 | 10 | 10 | 1 | 26 |
Pizza is a dish of Italian origin consisting of a flattened disk of bread dough topped with tomato sauce, cheese, and various other ingredients, then baked at high temperature. Originally from Naples, it has become one of the world's most popular and versatile foods.
Traditional Neapolitan pizza features a thin crust with simple toppings: San Marzano tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, and olive oil. However, pizza has evolved into countless regional variations, from Chicago deep-dish to New York thin crust to California gourmet styles.
In word games, PIZZA offers excellent value with two Z's worth 10 points each. This common 5-letter word is universally known, making it safe from challenges while providing substantial scoring potential through its double high-value letters.
The word 'pizza' first appeared in a Latin text from Gaeta, Italy in 997 CE. It likely derives from Greek 'pitta' meaning 'pie' or possibly from Langobardic 'bizzo' meaning 'bite.' The modern pizza emerged in Naples in the 18th century, with the Margherita pizza created in 1889 to honor Queen Margherita of Savoy.
Anagrams: no other word uses exactly the letters of PIZZA.
Hooks: no front hooks; back PIZZAS, PIZZAZ.
Words inside PIZZA: 7 shorter words can be made from these letters – highest scoring: ZAPZIPZAPIAPAPIAI. See all words from PIZZA.