Is “Zugzwang” a Scrabble word?
Yes
ZUGZWANG
Valid in at least one Scrabble dictionary
Valid in these dictionaries
SOWPODS / CSW
Scrabble UK & International
TWL / NWL
Scrabble North America
Large English Dictionary
General English word list
Meaning of Zugzwang
/ˈtsuːktsvaŋ/
noun
1.A situation in which a player is forced to make a disadvantageous move.
2.In figurative uses