8-letter words starting with C
There are 961 common eight-letter words that start with C. Eight-letter words usually need a letter already on the board – ideal for big plays across premium squares.
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| Word | Scrabble points |
|---|---|
| CHUTZPAH | 27 |
| CARJACKS | 23 |
| CHEQUING | 23 |
| COXCOMBS | 23 |
| CAPSIZED | 22 |
| CHEQUERS | 22 |
| CLIQUISH | 22 |
| COLLOQUY | 22 |
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Sorted A–Z. The number after each word is its Scrabble score. 586 of these have a vowel as the second letter.
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