Words Containing C
Welcome to the captivating world of words with the charismatic letter C! From charming classics to curious contenders, this collection is filled with creativity and color. Whether you're a crossword connoisseur or a Scrabble strategist, dive in and discover the exciting vocabulary that makes C such a cornerstone of language.
2 letter words
| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| ch | 7 | - | - |
3 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| can | 5 | a buoy with a round bottom and conical top | - |
| car | 5 | a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine | he needs a car to get to work |
| cut | 5 | the omission that is made when an editorial change shortens a written passage | - |
| act | 5 | pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind | He acted the idiot |
| ice | 5 | diamonds | look at the ice on that dame! |
| cry | 8 | utter a sudden loud cry | - |
| cop | 7 | uncomplimentary terms for a policeman | - |
| cat | 5 | a large tracked vehicle that is propelled by two endless metal belts; frequently used for moving earth in construction and farm work | - |
| cup | 7 | treat by applying evacuated cups to the patient's skin | - |
| cow | 8 | female of domestic cattle: | `moo-cow' is a child's term |
| doc | 6 | a licensed medical practitioner | I felt so bad I went to see my doctor |
| cos | 5 | ratio of the adjacent side to the hypotenuse of a right-angled triangle | - |
| cab | 7 | a car driven by a person whose job is to take passengers where they want to go in exchange for money | - |
| sec | 5 | 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites | - |
| cap | 7 | a protective covering that is part of a plant | - |
| mac | 7 | a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric | - |
| chi | 8 | the circulating life energy that in Chinese philosophy is thought to be inherent in all things; in traditional Chinese medicine the balance of negative and positive forms in the body is believed to be essential for good health | - |
| con | 5 | commit to memory; learn by heart | - |
| ace | 5 | a major strategic headquarters of NATO; safeguards an area extending from Norway to Turkey | - |
| cha | 8 | - | - |
| cal | 5 | - | - |
| cue | 5 | a stimulus that provides information about what to do | - |
| cam | 7 | a river in east central England that flows past Cambridge to join the Ouse River | - |
| coz | 14 | - | - |
| icy | 8 | devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain | icy stare |
| cum | 7 | the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract | - |
| cub | 7 | a male child (a familiar term of address to a boy) | - |
| arc | 5 | electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field | - |
| cod | 6 | lean white flesh of important North Atlantic food fish; usually baked or poached | - |
| coo | 5 | cry softly, as of pigeons | - |
| cox | 12 | either of two related enzymes that control the production of prostaglandins and are blocked by aspirin | - |
| mic | 7 | device for converting sound waves into electrical energy | - |
| tic | 5 | a local and habitual twitching especially in the face | - |
| cot | 5 | baby bed with high sides made of slats | - |
| coy | 8 | affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way | - |
| sac | 5 | an enclosed space | - |
| rec | 5 | - | - |
| ich | 8 | - | - |
| col | 5 | a pass between mountain peaks | - |
| pac | 7 | committee formed by a special-interest group to raise money for their favorite political candidates | - |
| pic | 7 | a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement | - |
| cad | 6 | someone who is morally reprehensible | - |
| cor | 5 | - | - |
| cur | 5 | an inferior dog or one of mixed breed | - |
| sic | 5 | urge to attack someone | The owner sicked his dogs on the intruders |
| cob | 7 | nut of any of several trees of the genus Corylus | - |
| cog | 6 | tooth on the rim of gear wheel | - |
| orc | 5 | - | - |
| caf | 8 | - | - |
| roc | 5 | mythical bird of prey having enormous size and strength | - |
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4 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| come | 8 | come from; be connected by a relationship of blood, for example | he comes from humble origins |
| back | 12 | a support that you can lean against while sitting | the back of the dental chair was adjustable |
| much | 11 | frequently or in great quantities | I don't drink much |
| call | 6 | assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to | - |
| nice | 6 | done with delicacy and skill | a nice bit of craft |
| fuck | 13 | have sexual intercourse with | - |
| came | 8 | - | - |
| care | 6 | prefer or wish to do something | Do you care to try this dish? |
| once | 6 | on one occasion | once I ran into her |
| such | 9 | of so extreme a degree or extent | such weeping |
| face | 9 | a contorted facial expression | - |
| each | 9 | to or from every one of two or more (considered individually) | they received $10 each |
| case | 6 | a specific size and style of type within a type family | - |
| cool | 6 | great coolness and composure under strain | keep your cool |
| city | 9 | people living in a large densely populated municipality | the city voted for Republicans in 1994 |
| sick | 10 | affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function | - |
| pick | 12 | the quantity of a crop that is harvested | he sent the first picking of berries to the market |
| calm | 8 | steadiness of mind under stress | - |
| fact | 9 | a concept whose truth can be proved | scientific hypotheses are not facts |
| cold | 7 | the absence of heat | the coldness made our breath visible |
| luck | 10 | an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that leads to a favorable outcome | it was my good luck to be there |
| jack | 17 | someone who works with their hands; someone engaged in manual labor | - |
| rock | 10 | move back and forth or sideways | the ship was rocking |
| rich | 9 | marked by richness and fullness of flavor | a rich ruby port |
| club | 8 | golf equipment used by a golfer to hit a golf ball | - |
| card | 7 | a list of dishes available at a restaurant | - |
| cute | 6 | obviously contrived to charm | a child with intolerably cute mannerisms |
| cell | 6 | a room where a prisoner is kept | - |
| crap | 8 | obscene terms for feces | - |
| cash | 9 | money in the form of bills or coins | there is a desperate shortage of hard cash |
| kick | 14 | the act of delivering a blow with the foot | he gave the ball a powerful kick |
| dick | 11 | someone who is a detective | - |
| race | 6 | compete in a race | let's race and see who gets there first |
| cost | 6 | be priced at | These shoes cost $100 |
| cook | 10 | tamper, with the purpose of deception | cook the books |
| lock | 10 | a restraint incorporated into the ignition switch to prevent the use of a vehicle by persons who do not have the key | - |
| neck | 10 | kiss, embrace, or fondle with sexual passion | The couple were necking in the back seat of the car |
| nick | 10 | a small cut | - |
| cake | 10 | small flat mass of chopped food | - |
| camp | 10 | an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose | - |
| code | 7 | a set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones) | - |
| pack | 12 | press down tightly | - |
| copy | 11 | a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record) | - |
| suck | 10 | give suck to | The wetnurse suckled the infant |
| crew | 9 | an informal body of friends | - |
| rice | 6 | English lyricist who frequently worked with Andrew Lloyd Webber (born in 1944) | - |
| eric | 6 | - | - |
| coat | 6 | put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface | coat the cake with chocolate |
| carl | 6 | - | - |
| cast | 6 | the act of throwing a fishing line out over the water by means of a rod and reel | - |
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5 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| could | 8 | - | - |
| place | 9 | a job in an organization | - |
| which | 16 | - | - |
| since | 7 | From a definite past time until now. | he went a month ago, and I have not seen him since |
| watch | 13 | a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event | - |
| crazy | 19 | affected with madness or insanity | - |
| cause | 7 | any entity that produces an effect or is responsible for events or results | - |
| check | 16 | an appraisal of the state of affairs | a check on its dependability under stress |
| music | 9 | punishment for one's actions | you have to face the music |
| comes | 9 | - | - |
| close | 7 | cease to operate or cause to cease operating | The owners decided to move and to close the factory |
| child | 11 | a human offspring (son or daughter) of any age | they had three children |
| bitch | 12 | informal terms for objecting | - |
| black | 13 | make or become black | The smoke blackened the ceiling |
| uncle | 7 | a source of help and advice and encouragement | he played uncle to lonely students |
| touch | 10 | a distinguishing style | this room needs a woman's touch |
| clear | 7 | become clear | The sky cleared after the storm |
| dance | 8 | move in a pattern; usually to musical accompaniment; do or perform a dance | My husband and I like to dance at home to the radio |
| catch | 12 | reach with a blow or hit in a particular spot | - |
| lucky | 14 | presaging or likely to bring good luck or a good outcome | lucky stars |
| class | 7 | a body of students who graduate together | the class of '97 |
| clean | 7 | make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from | The dentist cleaned my teeth |
| piece | 9 | repair by adding pieces | She pieced the china cup |
| voice | 10 | the sound made by the vibration of vocal folds modified by the resonance of the vocal tract | a singer takes good care of his voice |
| quick | 20 | apprehending and responding with speed and sensitivity | a quick mind |
| peace | 9 | the absence of mental stress or anxiety | - |
| teach | 10 | impart skills or knowledge to | - |
| count | 7 | put into a group | The academy counts several Nobel Prize winners among its members |
| court | 7 | Australian woman tennis player who won many major championships (born in 1947) | - |
| stick | 11 | marijuana leaves rolled into a cigarette for smoking | - |
| cover | 10 | a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else | they made a cover of a Beatles' song |
| chief | 13 | a person who is in charge | - |
| lunch | 10 | a midday meal | - |
| force | 10 | (of a law) having legal validity | - |
| scene | 7 | the context and environment in which something is set | - |
| carry | 10 | transmit or serve as the medium for transmission | The airwaves carry the sound |
| space | 9 | (printing) a block of type without a raised letter; used for spacing between words or sentences | - |
| crime | 9 | (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act | a long record of crimes |
| reach | 10 | move forward or upward in order to touch; also in a metaphorical sense | Government reaches out to the people |
| cross | 7 | meet at a point | - |
| clock | 13 | measure the time or duration of an event or action or the person who performs an action in a certain period of time | he clocked the runners |
| truck | 11 | an automotive vehicle suitable for hauling | - |
| stuck | 11 | baffled | this problem has me completely stuck |
| price | 9 | value measured by what must be given or done or undergone to obtain something | the price of success is hard work |
| match | 12 | a person who is of equal standing with another in a group | - |
| magic | 10 | an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers | - |
| twice | 10 | to double the degree | - |
| knock | 15 | a vigorous blow | the sudden knock floored him |
| beach | 12 | an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake | - |
| coach | 12 | teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports | She is coaching the crew |
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6 letter words
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| coming | 11 | the act of drawing spatially closer to something | - |
| course | 8 | general line of orientation | the river takes a southern course |
| called | 9 | - | - |
| school | 11 | a large group of fish | a school of small glittering fish swam by |
| excuse | 15 | a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc. | he kept finding excuses to stay |
| police | 10 | the force of policemen and officers | - |
| change | 12 | lay aside, abandon, or leave for another | The car changed lanes |
| second | 9 | an indefinitely short time | - |
| doctor | 9 | a licensed medical practitioner | I felt so bad I went to see my doctor |
| become | 12 | undergo a change or development | - |
| chance | 13 | a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances | now is your chance |
| scared | 9 | made afraid | too shocked and scared to move |
| couple | 10 | link together | can we couple these proposals? |
| office | 14 | a job in an organization | - |
| cannot | 8 | - | - |
| coffee | 14 | a medium brown to dark-brown color | - |
| secret | 8 | not openly made known | a secret marriage |
| caught | 12 | - | - |
| choice | 13 | the person or thing chosen or selected | - |
| attack | 12 | ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation | an attack on inflation |
| crying | 12 | demanding attention | a crying need |
| camera | 10 | equipment for taking photographs (usually consisting of a lightproof box with a lens at one end and light-sensitive film at the other) | - |
| became | 12 | - | - |
| charge | 12 | (criminal law) a pleading describing some wrong or offense | he was arrested on a charge of larceny |
| expect | 17 | regard something as probable or likely | The meteorologists are expecting rain for tomorrow |
| record | 9 | register electronically | They recorded her singing |
| across | 8 | transversely | the marble slabs were cut across |
| accept | 12 | give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to | I cannot accept your invitation |
| church | 16 | a service conducted in a house of worship | don't be late for church |
| except | 17 | take exception to | - |
| public | 12 | people in general considered as a whole | he is a hero in the eyes of the public |
| french | 14 | the people of France | - |
| choose | 11 | pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives | - |
| action | 8 | a military engagement | he saw action in Korea |
| closed | 9 | blocked against entry | a closed porch |
| decide | 10 | bring to an end; settle conclusively | The case was decided |
| cheers | 11 | - | - |
| escape | 10 | remove oneself from a familiar environment, usually for pleasure or diversion | We escaped to our summer house for a few days |
| search | 11 | inquire into | the students had to research the history of the Second World War for their history project |
| notice | 8 | make or write a comment on | - |
| acting | 9 | the performance of a part or role in a drama | - |
| closer | 8 | (baseball) a relief pitcher who can protect a lead in the last inning or two of the game | - |
| picked | 15 | - | - |
| cousin | 8 | the child of your aunt or uncle | - |
| center | 8 | a building dedicated to a particular activity | they were raising money to build a new center for research |
| common | 12 | a piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area | - |
| prince | 10 | a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign) | - |
| corner | 8 | an interior angle formed by two meeting walls | a piano was in one corner of the room |
| ticket | 12 | a label written or printed on paper, cardboard, or plastic that is attached to something to indicate its owner, nature, price, etc. | - |
| client | 8 | someone who pays for goods or services | - |
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7 letter words
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| because | 11 | By or for the cause that; on this account that; for the reason that. | - |
| fucking | 17 | informal intensifiers | - |
| exactly | 19 | indicating exactness or preciseness | he was doing precisely (or exactly) what she had told him to do |
| welcome | 14 | bid welcome to; greet upon arrival | - |
| country | 12 | the territory occupied by a nation | - |
| special | 11 | added to a regular schedule | a special holiday flight |
| company | 16 | a social or business visitor | the room was a mess because he hadn't expected company |
| perfect | 14 | without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers | a perfect idiot |
| careful | 12 | unhurried and with care and dignity | - |
| control | 9 | handle and cause to function | control the lever |
| changed | 14 | changed in constitution or structure or composition by metamorphism | - |
| calling | 10 | the particular occupation for which you are trained | - |
| picture | 11 | graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface | his pictures hang in the Louvre |
| captain | 11 | the leader of a group of people | a captain of industry |
| clothes | 12 | clothing in general | he always bought his clothes at the same store |
| decided | 12 | recognizable; marked | at a distinct (or decided) disadvantage |
| teacher | 12 | a person whose occupation is teaching | - |
| officer | 15 | any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command | an officer is responsible for the lives of his men |
| respect | 11 | (usually preceded by `in') a detail or point | it differs in that respect |
| quickly | 25 | without taking pains | - |
| michael | 14 | (Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews | - |
| college | 10 | a complex of buildings in which an institution of higher education is housed | - |
| certain | 9 | having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured | felt certain of success |
| service | 12 | mate with | - |
| protect | 11 | shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage | Weatherbeater protects your roof from the rain |
| machine | 14 | a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine | - |
| charlie | 12 | - | - |
| chicken | 18 | a domestic fowl bred for flesh or eggs; believed to have been developed from the red jungle fowl | - |
| contact | 11 | a person who is in a position to give you special assistance | he used his business contacts to get an introduction to the governor |
| kitchen | 16 | a room equipped for preparing meals | - |
| chinese | 12 | of or relating to or characteristic of the island republic on Taiwan or its residents or their language | - |
| dancing | 11 | taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music | - |
| correct | 11 | make right or correct | - |
| suicide | 10 | the act of killing yourself | it is a crime to commit suicide |
| society | 12 | the state of being with someone | he enjoyed the society of his friends |
| account | 11 | an itemized statement of money owed for goods shipped or services rendered | send me an account of what I owe |
| suspect | 11 | imagine to be the case or true or probable | I suspect he is a fugitive |
| project | 18 | any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted | - |
| created | 10 | - | - |
| noticed | 10 | being perceived or observed | an easily noticed effect on the rate of growth |
| medical | 12 | of or belonging to Aesculapius or the healing art | - |
| science | 11 | ability to produce solutions in some problem domain | the sweet science of pugilism |
| clearly | 12 | clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment | I could clearly see myself in his situation |
| excited | 17 | (of persons) excessively affected by emotion | - |
| stomach | 14 | the region of the body of a vertebrate between the thorax and the pelvis | - |
| discuss | 10 | speak with others about (something); talk (something) over in detail; have a discussion | We discussed our household budget |
| colonel | 9 | a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general | - |
| justice | 16 | the quality of being just or fair | - |
| ancient | 9 | a very old person | - |
| checked | 19 | patterned with alternating squares of color | - |
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8 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| actually | 13 | in actual fact | to be nominally but not actually independent |
| children | 14 | - | - |
| watching | 17 | the act of observing; taking a patient look | - |
| accident | 13 | anything that happens suddenly or by chance without an apparent cause | winning the lottery was a happy accident |
| security | 13 | defense against financial failure; financial independence | his pension gave him security in his old age |
| continue | 10 | continue a certain state, condition, or activity | We continued to work into the night |
| evidence | 14 | provide evidence for | - |
| director | 11 | the person who leads a musical group | - |
| computer | 14 | a machine for performing calculations automatically | - |
| decision | 11 | the act of making up your mind about something | the burden of decision was his |
| princess | 12 | a female member of a royal family other than the queen (especially the daughter of a sovereign) | - |
| complete | 14 | without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers | a complete coward |
| practice | 14 | translating an idea into action | a hard theory to put into practice |
| innocent | 10 | not knowledgeable about something specified | American tourists wholly innocent of French |
| consider | 11 | show consideration for; take into account | You must consider her age |
| medicine | 13 | treat medicinally, treat with medicine | - |
| research | 13 | inquire into | the students had to research the history of the Second World War for their history project |
| criminal | 12 | someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime | - |
| received | 14 | conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers | received standard English is sometimes called the King's English |
| contract | 12 | become smaller or draw together | - |
| recently | 13 | in the recent past | he was in Paris recently |
| expected | 20 | considered likely or probable to happen or arrive | prepared for the expected attack |
| distance | 11 | go far ahead of | He outdistanced the other runners |
| audience | 11 | an opportunity to state your case and be heard | he saw that he had lost his audience |
| vacation | 13 | leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure | we get two weeks of vacation every summer |
| romantic | 12 | expressive of or exciting sexual love or romance | a romantic adventure |
| confused | 14 | lacking orderly continuity | a confused set of instructions |
| cheering | 14 | providing freedom from worry | - |
| exciting | 18 | creating or arousing excitement | an exciting account of her trip |
| changing | 15 | marked by continuous change or effective action | - |
| violence | 13 | the property of being wild or turbulent | the storm's violence |
| official | 16 | conforming to set usage, procedure, or discipline | - |
| becoming | 15 | according with custom or propriety | her becoming modesty |
| pathetic | 15 | inspiring scornful pity | - |
| cleaning | 11 | the act of making something clean | he gave his shoes a good cleaning |
| precious | 12 | obviously contrived to charm | an insufferably precious performance |
| physical | 18 | impelled by physical force especially against resistance | a real cop would get physical |
| carrying | 14 | - | - |
| location | 10 | a determination of the place where something is | - |
| champion | 17 | someone who has won first place in a competition | - |
| exchange | 21 | exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category | - |
| presence | 12 | the immediate proximity of someone or something | she blushed in his presence |
| directly | 14 | in a forthright manner; candidly or frankly | he didn't answer directly |
| producer | 13 | someone who manufactures something | - |
| politics | 12 | social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power | office politics is often counterproductive |
| incident | 11 | (sometimes followed by `to') minor or casual or subordinate in significance or nature or occurring as a chance concomitant or consequence | incidental expenses |
| sentence | 10 | pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law | - |
| schedule | 14 | a temporally organized plan for matters to be attended to | - |
| teaching | 14 | the profession of a teacher | he prepared for teaching while still in college |
| creature | 10 | a person who is controlled by others and is used to perform unpleasant or dishonest tasks for someone else | - |
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9 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| difficult | 18 | hard to control | a difficult child |
| certainly | 14 | definitely or positively (`sure' is sometimes used informally for `surely') | she certainly is a hard worker |
| screaming | 14 | sharp piercing cry | her screaming attracted the neighbors |
| detective | 15 | a police officer who investigates crimes | - |
| excellent | 18 | very good; of the highest quality | made an excellent speech |
| necessary | 14 | anything indispensable | - |
| fantastic | 14 | ludicrously odd | fantastic Halloween costumes |
| according | 15 | (followed by `to') as reported or stated by | according to historians |
| introduce | 12 | bring something new to an environment | A new word processor was introduced |
| recognize | 21 | express greetings upon meeting someone | - |
| character | 16 | a formal recommendation by a former employer to a potential future employer describing the person's qualifications and dependability | requests for character references are all too often answered evasively |
| emergency | 17 | a brake operated by hand; usually operates by mechanical linkage | - |
| condition | 12 | the procedure that is varied in order to estimate a variable's effect by comparison with a control condition | - |
| political | 13 | involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians | calling a meeting is a political act in itself |
| insurance | 11 | written contract or certificate of insurance | - |
| perfectly | 19 | completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers | a perfectly idiotic idea |
| delicious | 12 | greatly pleasing or entertaining | a delicious joke |
| chocolate | 16 | a medium brown to dark-brown color | - |
| celebrate | 13 | behave as expected during of holidays or rites | celebrate Christmas |
| carefully | 17 | as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact | - |
| cigarette | 12 | finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking | - |
| basically | 16 | in essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature | He is basically dishonest |
| expecting | 21 | - | - |
| concerned | 14 | involved in or affected by or having a claim to or share in | a memorandum to those concerned |
| community | 18 | a district where people live; occupied primarily by private residences | - |
| commander | 16 | an officer in the airforce | - |
| secretary | 14 | a person to whom a secret is entrusted | - |
| inspector | 13 | an investigator who observes carefully | - |
| christian | 14 | a religious person who believes Jesus is the Christ and who is a member of a Christian denomination | - |
| committed | 16 | associated in an exclusive sexual relationship | - |
| including | 13 | - | - |
| direction | 12 | the act of setting and holding a course | a new council was installed under the direction of the king |
| challenge | 15 | take exception to | She challenged his claims |
| ambulance | 15 | a vehicle that takes people to and from hospitals | - |
| education | 12 | the United States federal department that administers all federal programs dealing with education (including federal aid to educational institutions and students); created 1979 | - |
| sacrifice | 16 | the act of killing (an animal or person) in order to propitiate a deity | - |
| childhood | 19 | the state of a child between infancy and adolescence | - |
| champagne | 19 | a region of northeastern France | - |
| searching | 15 | having keenness and forcefulness and penetration in thought, expression, or intellect | searching insights |
| convinced | 17 | persuaded of; very sure | were convinced that it would be to their advantage to join |
| connected | 14 | being joined in close association | - |
| principal | 15 | the educator who has executive authority for a school | she sent unruly pupils to see the principal |
| committee | 15 | a self-constituted organization to promote something | - |
| existence | 18 | the state or fact of existing | laws in existence for centuries |
| policeman | 15 | a member of a police force | - |
| confirmed | 17 | having been established or made firm or received the rite of confirmation | confirmed reservations |
| chuckling | 21 | - | - |
| financial | 14 | involving financial matters | - |
| influence | 14 | induce into action by using one's charm | - |
| recording | 13 | the act of making a record (especially an audio record) | she watched the recording from a sound-proof booth |
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10 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| completely | 19 | to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly') | it was completely different from what we expected |
| especially | 17 | to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common | an especially (or specially) cautious approach to the danger |
| difference | 19 | a variation that deviates from the standard or norm | - |
| experience | 21 | go through (mental or physical states or experiences) | experience vertigo |
| appreciate | 16 | be fully aware of; realize fully | Do you appreciate the full meaning of this letter? |
| ridiculous | 13 | inspiring scornful pity | - |
| incredible | 15 | beyond belief or understanding | at incredible speed |
| discovered | 17 | discovered or determined by scientific observation | the discovered behavior norms |
| particular | 14 | exacting especially about details | very particular about how her food was prepared |
| connection | 14 | the process of bringing ideas or events together in memory or imagination | - |
| protection | 14 | payment extorted by gangsters on threat of violence | every store in the neighborhood had to pay him protection |
| production | 15 | an artifact that has been created by someone or some process | they export most of their agricultural production |
| successful | 17 | having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome | a successful architect |
| considered | 14 | carefully weighed | a considered opinion |
| technology | 19 | the discipline dealing with the art or science of applying scientific knowledge to practical problems | - |
| confidence | 18 | a trustful relationship | he took me into his confidence |
| conference | 17 | an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members | - |
| chattering | 16 | the high-pitched continuing noise made by animals (birds or monkeys) | - |
| background | 20 | understate the importance or quality of | - |
| attractive | 15 | having power to arouse interest | an attractive opportunity |
| conditions | 13 | the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation | every day we have weather conditions and yesterday was no exception |
| collection | 14 | request for a sum of money | - |
| indistinct | 13 | not clearly defined or easy to perceive or understand | indistinct shapes in the gloom |
| suspicious | 14 | not as expected | suspicious behavior |
| conscience | 16 | motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions | - |
| commercial | 18 | a commercially sponsored ad on radio or television | - |
| incredibly | 18 | not easy to believe | incredibly, she survived the crash |
| protecting | 15 | shielding (or designed to shield) against harm or discomfort | the protecting blanket of snow |
| scientific | 17 | conforming with the principles or methods used in science | a scientific approach |
| helicopter | 17 | an aircraft without wings that obtains its lift from the rotation of overhead blades | - |
| officially | 21 | with official authorization | - |
| medication | 15 | (medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease | - |
| commission | 16 | a group of representatives or delegates | - |
| confession | 15 | an admission of misdeeds or faults | - |
| appearance | 16 | pretending that something is the case in order to make a good impression | they try to keep up appearances |
| constantly | 15 | without interruption | the world is constantly changing |
| introduced | 14 | - | - |
| discussion | 13 | an exchange of views on some topic | we had a good discussion |
| resistance | 12 | an electrical device that resists the flow of electrical current | - |
| recognized | 23 | provided with a secure reputation | a recognized authority |
| controlled | 13 | restrained or managed or kept within certain bounds | controlled emotions |
| prosecutor | 14 | a government official who conducts criminal prosecutions on behalf of the state | - |
| commitment | 18 | a message that makes a pledge | - |
| practicing | 17 | - | - |
| physically | 23 | in accord with physical laws | it is physically impossible |
| discipline | 15 | a branch of knowledge | in what discipline is his doctorate? |
| assistance | 12 | a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do | his job was to give technical assistance over the phone |
| conspiracy | 19 | a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act | - |
| importance | 16 | a prominent status | a person of importance |
| directions | 13 | - | - |
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Welcome to the whimsical world of words containing C! This letter, often a chameleon in the English language, can harden like a rock when paired with certain vowels and soften to a whisper with others. It’s a letter that can make a word sound strong and commanding or gentle and refined. Think about how "cat" cuts through the air with its crisp clarity, while "celery" almost floats away on its softer sounds. In this article, we’ll uncover the charm of these words, exploring their quirks and unveiling both common and rare gems that make our language as colorful as a kaleidoscope.
About words containing C
The letter C is a staple in the English language, making its presence known in a whopping number of words. It’s a letter that can transform a simple term into something rich and complex. Its position within a word can dramatically shift pronunciation and meaning. For instance, consider the difference between "circle" and "cycle." In "circle," the C sounds like an S—a phenomenon known as "soft C"—while in "cycle," it takes on the K sound, known as "hard C." Such versatility makes the letter C an indispensable building block, shaping the auditory landscape of our language.
Moreover, C often teams up with other letters to create dynamic duos and trios, such as "ch," "ck," and "cr," each bringing its own flair to words. The "ch" combination can evoke the crispness of "chop" or the elegance of "champagne." Meanwhile, the "ck" combination in "back" provides a sturdy ending that signifies strength and solidity. These combinations enhance the phonetic diversity of English, making words containing C not just useful but also intriguing and, quite often, fun.
Popular word examples
Words containing C are as varied as they are numerous, ranging from everyday essentials to linguistic curiosities. Here are ten popular examples:
Cat
- Definition: A small domesticated carnivorous mammal with soft fur.
- Example in a Sentence: The cat curled up on the sunny windowsill.
- Fun Fact: The word "cat" comes from the Latin word "cattus."
Car
- Definition: A road vehicle, typically with four wheels, powered by an internal combustion engine.
- Example in a Sentence: He drove his car to the beach for a weekend getaway.
- Fun Fact: The word "car" originates from the Latin word "carrus," meaning "two-wheeled wagon."
Cake
- Definition: A sweet baked dessert usually made with flour, sugar, and eggs.
- Example in a Sentence: She baked a delicious chocolate cake for the party.
- Fun Fact: The word "cake" is derived from the Old Norse word "kaka."
Clock
- Definition: A device used to measure, keep, and indicate time.
- Example in a Sentence: The clock struck midnight, signaling the start of a new day.
- Fun Fact: "Clock" comes from the medieval Latin word "clocca," meaning "bell."
Circle
- Definition: A round plane figure whose boundary consists of points equidistant from the center.
- Example in a Sentence: The children sat in a circle during storytime.
- Fun Fact: The word "circle" is derived from the Latin word "circulus."
Ice
- Definition: Frozen water, a brittle transparent crystalline solid.
- Example in a Sentence: She slipped on the ice and nearly fell.
- Fun Fact: The word "ice" has Germanic roots, related to the Old English word "īs."
Music
- Definition: Vocal or instrumental sounds combined to produce harmony and expression of emotion.
- Example in a Sentence: The music played softly in the background.
- Fun Fact: "Music" originates from the Greek word "mousike," referring to the art of the Muses.
Bicycle
- Definition: A vehicle composed of two wheels held in a frame one behind the other.
- Example in a Sentence: He rode his bicycle through the park.
- Fun Fact: The term "bicycle" was coined in France in the 1860s.
Ocean
- Definition: A vast body of saltwater that covers almost three-quarters of the Earth's surface.
- Example in a Sentence: The ocean waves crashed against the shore.
- Fun Fact: The word "ocean" comes from the Greek word "Okeanos," the name of a Titan in mythology.
Chocolate
- Definition: A food made from roasted and ground cacao seeds.
- Example in a Sentence: She savored each bite of the rich, dark chocolate.
- Fun Fact: The word "chocolate" is derived from the Nahuatl word "xocolatl."
High-scoring scrabble examples
For Scrabble enthusiasts, words containing C can be a game-changer. Here are some high-scoring examples:
| Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Quixotic | 26 | Exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical. |
| Juxtapose | 27 | To place side by side for contrast or comparison. |
| Cozily | 20 | In a comfortable, warm, and pleasant manner. |
| Zincify | 24 | To coat or impregnate with zinc. |
| Exclaim | 18 | To cry out suddenly in surprise or strong emotion. |
Popular 5-letter words for Wordle
For Wordle players, here are some popular five-letter words packed with C:
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Climb | To go upward with gradual or continuous progress. |
| Cider | A drink made from fermented apple juice. |
| Catch | To capture or seize, especially after pursuit. |
| Comic | Relating to comedy or humor. |
| Check | To examine something in order to determine its accuracy. |
| Crate | A large shipping container, often made of wood. |
| Close | To shut or make something not open. |
Unusual and rare word examples
Some words containing C are lesser-known jewels of the English language. Here are a few:
Cacophony
- Definition: A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.
- Interesting Fact: The word comes from the Greek "kakophonia," where "kakos" means "bad" and "phone" means "voice."
- Example in a Sentence: The cacophony of horns and sirens filled the busy city street.
Cabalistic
- Definition: Relating to or associated with mystical interpretation.
- Interesting Fact: This word is derived from the Kabbalah, an ancient Jewish mystical tradition.
- Example in a Sentence: His cabalistic teachings intrigued the group of young scholars.
Crenellation
- Definition: The battlements of a castle or fort, consisting of a series of squared projections.
- Interesting Fact: The term originates from the Old French "crenel," meaning a notch or indentation.
- Example in a Sentence: The fortress was adorned with crenellations along its towering walls.
Cacique
- Definition: A native chief or leader, especially in the Spanish West Indies.
- Interesting Fact: The word comes from the Taino language, reflecting the indigenous cultures of the Caribbean.
- Example in a Sentence: The cacique welcomed the explorers to his village with a grand feast.
Cyclopean
- Definition: Relating to a style of ancient masonry made with massive irregular blocks.
- Interesting Fact: The term is inspired by the Cyclops, the giant one-eyed creatures of Greek mythology.
- Example in a Sentence: The archaeologists marveled at the cyclopean structures unearthed at the ancient site.
Final words
In the tapestry of the English language, C is a thread that weaves together strength, softness, and a sprinkle of intrigue. From everyday staples to rare finds, words containing C enrich our communication, making our interactions more vibrant and diverse. So, whether you're playing a game or crafting a sentence, remember the power and playfulness of these captivating words.
