5 letter Words with C in the middle
Welcome to the world of five-letter wonders where the letter "C" takes center stage! Explore this delightful collection and watch your vocabulary sparkle. Perfect for word game enthusiasts and curious minds, these words will challenge and entertain as you uncover their meanings and uses. Dive in and have a blast!
| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | - |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| lucky | 14 | presaging or likely to bring good luck or a good outcome | lucky stars |
| piece | 9 | repair by adding pieces | She pieced the china cup |
| quick | 20 | apprehending and responding with speed and sensitivity | a quick mind |
| 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 |
| peace | 9 | the absence of mental stress or anxiety | - |
| teach | 10 | impart skills or knowledge to | - |
| force | 10 | (of a law) having legal validity | - |
| lunch | 10 | a midday meal | - |
| stick | 11 | marijuana leaves rolled into a cigarette for smoking | - |
| scene | 7 | the context and environment in which something is set | - |
| space | 9 | (printing) a block of type without a raised letter; used for spacing between words or sentences | - |
| reach | 10 | move forward or upward in order to touch; also in a metaphorical sense | Government reaches out to the people |
| stuck | 11 | baffled | this problem has me completely stuck |
| truck | 11 | an automotive vehicle suitable for hauling | - |
| match | 12 | a person who is of equal standing with another in a group | - |
| price | 9 | value measured by what must be given or done or undergone to obtain something | the price of success is hard work |
| 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 | - |
| bunch | 12 | an informal body of friends | - |
| screw | 10 | someone who guards prisoners | - |
| track | 11 | any road or path affording passage especially a rough one | - |
| local | 7 | anesthetic that numbs a particular area of the body | - |
| trick | 11 | an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers | - |
| grace | 8 | a period of time past the deadline for fulfilling an obligation during which a penalty that would be imposed for being late is waived, especially an extended period granted as a special favor | The payment had originally been due on April 1 but we had a grace period which expired in June. |
| scare | 7 | cause fear in | - |
| block | 13 | an obstruction in a pipe or tube | we had to call a plumber to clear out the blockage in the drainpipe |
| ocean | 7 | anything apparently limitless in quantity or volume | - |
| bucks | 13 | - | - |
| focus | 10 | become focussed or come into focus | The light focused |
| fancy | 13 | have a fancy or particular liking or desire for | - |
| actor | 7 | a person who acts and gets things done | he's a principal actor in this affair |
| scary | 10 | provoking fear terror | a scary movie |
| shock | 14 | the violent interaction of individuals or groups entering into combat | the armies met in the shock of battle |
| sucks | 11 | - | - |
| juice | 14 | any of several liquids of the body | digestive juices |
| mercy | 12 | a disposition to be kind and forgiving | - |
| punch | 12 | a tool for making holes or indentations | - |
| score | 7 | a written form of a musical composition; parts for different instruments appear on separate staves on large pages | he studied the score of the sonata |
| march | 12 | lie adjacent to another or share a boundary | England marches with Scotland |
| stock | 11 | the handle of a handgun or the butt end of a rifle or shotgun or part of the support of a machine gun or artillery gun | the rifle had been fitted with a special stock |
| witch | 13 | a female sorcerer or magician | - |
| exact | 14 | claim as due or just | - |
| prick | 13 | insulting terms of address for people who are stupid or irritating or ridiculous | - |
| trace | 7 | to go back over again | we retraced the route we took last summer |
| thick | 14 | hard to pass through because of dense growth | thick woods |
| fetch | 13 | be sold for a certain price | The old print fetched a high price at the auction |
| sauce | 7 | add zest or flavor to, make more interesting | sauce the roast |
| oscar | 7 | an annual award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievements in motion picture production and performance | - |
| fence | 10 | have an argument about something | - |
| scale | 7 | a thin flake of dead epidermis shed from the surface of the skin | - |
| pitch | 12 | set the level or character of | She pitched her speech to the teenagers in the audience |
| faced | 11 | having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination | a neatly faced terrace |
| react | 7 | show a response or a reaction to something | - |
| dutch | 11 | the people of the Netherlands | - |
| niece | 7 | a daughter of your brother or sister | - |
| patch | 12 | a small contrasting part of something | a patch of clouds |
| nancy | 10 | a city in northeastern France in Lorraine | - |
| wreck | 14 | an accident that destroys a ship at sea | - |
| mitch | 12 | - | - |
| rocky | 14 | full of hardship or trials | the rocky road to success |
| lance | 7 | a surgical knife with a pointed double-edged blade; used for punctures and small incisions | - |
| scout | 7 | a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event | - |
| snack | 11 | eat a snack; eat lightly | She never loses weight because she snacks between meals |
| nicky | 14 | - | - |
| disco | 8 | popular dance music (especially in the late 1970s); melodic with a regular bass beat; intended mainly for dancing at discotheques | - |
| brick | 13 | a good fellow; helpful and trustworthy | - |
| slice | 7 | cut into slices | - |
| scent | 7 | any property detected by the olfactory system | - |
| backs | 13 | - | - |
| bench | 12 | persons who administer justice | - |
| ranch | 10 | farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle) | - |
| smack | 13 | deliver a hard blow to | The teacher smacked the student who had misbehaved |
| nicer | 7 | - | - |
| ditch | 11 | sever all ties with, usually unceremoniously or irresponsibly | - |
| bacon | 9 | English scientist and Franciscan monk who stressed the importance of experimentation; first showed that air is required for combustion and first used lenses to correct vision (1220-1292) | - |
| occur | 9 | come to pass | Nothing occurred that seemed important |
| whack | 17 | hit hard | The teacher whacked the boy |
| hatch | 13 | shading consisting of multiple crossing lines | - |
| spicy | 12 | producing a burning sensation on the taste nerves | a spicy sauce |
| hence | 10 | (used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result | the eggs were fresh and hence satisfactory |
| scarf | 10 | a joint made by notching the ends of two pieces of timber or metal so that they will lock together end-to-end | - |
| torch | 10 | a small portable battery-powered electric lamp | - |
| pinch | 12 | irritate as if by a nip, pinch, or tear | the pain is as if sharp points pinch your back |
| races | 7 | - | - |
| porch | 12 | a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance | - |
| peach | 12 | a very attractive or seductive looking woman | - |
| ducks | 12 | - | - |
| stack | 11 | a large tall chimney through which combustion gases and smoke can be evacuated | - |
| spice | 9 | make more interesting or flavorful | - |
| slack | 11 | a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot | - |
| butch | 12 | (slang) offensive term for a lesbian who is noticeably masculine | - |
| scrap | 9 | worthless material that is to be disposed of | - |
| hunch | 13 | an impression that something might be the case | - |
| scoop | 9 | street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate | - |
| jacky | 21 | - | - |
| scram | 9 | leave immediately; used usually in the imperative form | - |
| flock | 14 | an orderly crowd | - |
| scold | 8 | someone (especially a woman) who annoys people by constantly finding fault | - |
| macho | 12 | used of men; markedly masculine in appearance or manner | - |
| scrub | 9 | dense vegetation consisting of stunted trees or bushes | - |
| yacht | 13 | an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing | - |
| vocal | 10 | given to expressing yourself freely or insistently | a vocal assembly |
| juicy | 17 | lucrative | a juicy contract |
| lynch | 13 | kill without legal sanction | The blood-thirsty mob lynched the alleged killer of the child |
| slick | 11 | having only superficial plausibility | a slick commercial |
| shack | 14 | small crude shelter used as a dwelling | - |
| acres | 7 | extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use | - |
| erica | 7 | any plant of the genus Erica | - |
| hitch | 13 | a period of time spent in military service | - |
| brace | 9 | a structural member used to stiffen a framework | - |
| darcy | 11 | - | - |
| batch | 12 | a collection of things or persons to be handled together | - |
| finch | 13 | any of numerous small songbirds with short stout bills adapted for crushing seeds | - |
| psych | 15 | - | - |
| scope | 9 | electronic equipment that provides visual images of varying electrical quantities | - |
| snuck | 11 | - | - |
| notch | 10 | a small cut | - |
| hicks | 14 | - | - |
| ounce | 7 | a unit of weight equal to one sixteenth of a pound or 16 drams or 28.349 grams | - |
| flick | 14 | look through a book or other written material | - |
| micro | 9 | extremely small in scale or scope or capability | - |
| pluck | 13 | strip of feathers | pluck the capon |
| itchy | 13 | nervous and unable to relax | - |
| nacho | 10 | a tortilla chip topped with cheese and chili-pepper and broiled | - |
| picky | 16 | exacting especially about details | - |
| acute | 7 | extremely sharp or severe | acute pain |
| truce | 7 | a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms | - |
| tacky | 14 | tastelessly showy | - |
| mecca | 11 | a place that attracts many visitors | New York is a mecca for young artists |
| decay | 11 | the spontaneous disintegration of a radioactive substance along with the emission of ionizing radiation | - |
| brock | 13 | - | - |
| specs | 9 | (plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision | - |
| scoot | 7 | run or move very quickly or hastily | - |
| quack | 20 | act as a medical quack or a charlatan | - |
| hutch | 13 | small crude shelter used as a dwelling | - |
| racer | 7 | someone who drives racing cars at high speeds | - |
| elect | 7 | an exclusive group of people | one of the elect who have power inside the government |
| jacks | 18 | a game in which jackstones are thrown and picked up in various groups between bounces of a small rubber ball | - |
| vicar | 10 | a Roman Catholic priest who acts for another higher-ranking clergyman | - |
| farce | 10 | a comedy characterized by broad satire and improbable situations | - |
| wacko | 14 | a person who is regarded as eccentric or mad | - |
| ulcer | 7 | a circumscribed inflammatory and often suppurating lesion on the skin or an internal mucous surface resulting in necrosis of tissue | - |
| deuce | 8 | one of the four playing cards in a deck that have two spots | - |
| recon | 7 | - | - |
| roach | 10 | street names for flunitrazepan | - |
| vouch | 13 | give surety or assume responsibility | I vouch for the quality of my products |
| lacey | 10 | - | - |
| decoy | 11 | a beguiler who leads someone into danger (usually as part of a plot) | - |
| scalp | 9 | remove the scalp of | The enemies were scalped |
| knack | 15 | a special way of doing something | he had a special knack for getting into trouble |
| ducky | 15 | a special loved one | - |
| decks | 12 | - | - |
| speck | 13 | (nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything | - |
| perch | 12 | sit, as on a branch | The birds perched high in the tree |
| leech | 10 | a follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage | - |
| pouch | 12 | swell or protrude outwards | - |
| lucid | 8 | (of language) transparently clear; easily understandable | lucid directions |
| scuba | 9 | a device (trade name Aqua-Lung) that lets divers breathe under water; scuba is an acronym for self-contained underwater breathing apparatus | - |
| wench | 13 | informal terms for a (young) woman | - |
| wacky | 17 | ludicrous, foolish | some wacky plan for selling more books |
| latch | 10 | spring-loaded doorlock that can only be opened from the outside with a key | - |
| dicky | 15 | a man's detachable insert (usually starched) to simulate the front of a shirt | - |
| birch | 12 | a switch consisting of a twig or a bundle of twigs from a birch tree; used to hit people as punishment | my father never spared the birch |
| erect | 7 | cause to rise up | - |
| micky | 16 | - | - |
| decaf | 11 | coffee with the caffeine removed | - |
| scorn | 7 | look down on with disdain | The professor scorns the students who don't catch on immediately |
| laced | 8 | closed with a lace | snugly laced shoes |
| munch | 12 | chew noisily | - |
| pence | 9 | - | - |
| pooch | 12 | round one's lips as if intending to kiss | - |
| mocha | 12 | a superior dark coffee made from beans from Arabia | - |
| feces | 10 | solid excretory product evacuated from the bowels | - |
| acorn | 7 | fruit of the oak tree: a smooth thin-walled nut in a woody cup-shaped base | - |
| niche | 10 | a small concavity | - |
| excel | 14 | distinguish oneself | She excelled in math |
| ponce | 9 | someone who procures customers for whores (in England they call a pimp a ponce) | - |
| welch | 13 | cheat by avoiding payment of a gambling debt | - |
| tract | 7 | a bundle of myelinated nerve fibers following a path through the brain | - |
| flack | 14 | artillery designed to shoot upward at airplanes | - |
| icing | 8 | (ice hockey) the act of shooting the puck from within your own defensive area the length of the rink beyond the opponent's goal | - |
| actin | 7 | one of the proteins into which actomyosin can be split; can exist in either a globular or a fibrous form | - |
| winch | 13 | lifting device consisting of a horizontal cylinder turned by a crank on which a cable or rope winds | - |
| mince | 9 | make less severe or harsh | - |
| fitch | 13 | dark brown mustelid of woodlands of Eurasia that gives off an unpleasant odor when threatened | - |
| dolce | 8 | gently and sweetly | - |
| frock | 14 | a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice | - |
| recap | 9 | summarize briefly | Let's recapitulate the main ideas |
| evict | 10 | expel from one's property or force to move out by a legal process | The landlord evicted the tenants after they had not paid the rent for four months |
| eject | 14 | put out or expel from a place | - |
| fleck | 14 | a small contrasting part of something | a fleck of red |
| lurch | 10 | loiter about, with no apparent aim | - |
| dunce | 8 | a stupid person; these words are used to express a low opinion of someone's intelligence | - |
| enact | 7 | order by virtue of superior authority; decree | the legislature enacted this law in 1985 |
| hocus | 10 | - | - |
| yucky | 17 | highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust | - |
| mucus | 9 | protective secretion of the mucous membranes; in the gut it lubricates the passage of food and protects the epithelial cells; in the nose and throat and lungs it can make it difficult for bacteria to penetrate the body through the epithelium | - |
| draco | 8 | a faint constellation twisting around the north celestial pole and lying between Ursa Major and Cepheus | - |
| paced | 10 | - | - |
| zilch | 19 | a quantity of no importance | I didn't hear zilch about it |
| scots | 7 | the dialect of English used in Scotland | - |
| scull | 7 | a long oar that is mounted at the stern of a boat and moved left and right to propel the boat forward | - |
| icons | 7 | - | - |
| hooch | 13 | an illicitly distilled (and usually inferior) alcoholic liquor | - |
| incur | 7 | receive a specified treatment (abstract) | - |
| saucy | 10 | improperly forward or bold | - |
| macro | 9 | a single computer instruction that results in a series of instructions in machine language | - |
| focal | 10 | having or localized centrally at a focus | focal point |
| decor | 8 | decoration consisting of the layout and furnishings of a livable interior | - |
| macon | 9 | fine Burgundy wine usually white and dry | - |
| gecko | 12 | any of various small chiefly tropical and usually nocturnal insectivorous terrestrial lizards typically with immovable eyelids; completely harmless | - |
| scour | 7 | rub hard or scrub | scour the counter tops |
| nance | 7 | offensive term for a homosexual man | - |
| scamp | 11 | one who is playfully mischievous | - |
| epoch | 12 | a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event | - |
| larch | 10 | any of numerous conifers of the genus Larix all having deciduous needlelike leaves | - |
| smock | 13 | a loose coverall (coat or frock) reaching down to the ankles | - |
| vichy | 16 | a town in central France (south of Paris) noted for hot mineral springs; was capital of the unoccupied part of France during World War II | - |
| wilco | 10 | - | - |
| edict | 8 | a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge) | - |
| beech | 12 | any of several large deciduous trees with rounded spreading crowns and smooth grey bark and small sweet edible triangular nuts enclosed in burs; north temperate regions | - |
| pecan | 9 | tree of southern United States and Mexico cultivated for its nuts | - |
| locus | 7 | the scene of any event or action (especially the place of a meeting) | - |
| belch | 12 | a reflex that expels gas noisily from the stomach through the mouth | - |
| emcee | 9 | a person who acts as host at formal occasions (makes an introductory speech and introduces other speakers) | - |
| aback | 13 | - | - |
| scaly | 10 | rough to the touch; covered with scales or scurf | - |
| sucre | 7 | the basic unit of money in Ecuador; equal to 100 centavos | - |
| uncut | 7 | complete | - |
| facet | 10 | a distinct feature or element in a problem | he studied every facet of the question |
| fecal | 10 | of or relating to feces | fecal matter |
| mooch | 12 | ask for and get free; be a parasite | - |
| spick | 13 | (ethnic slur) offensive term for persons of Latin American descent | - |
| mucky | 16 | dirty and messy; covered with mud or muck | a mucky stable |
| pacha | 12 | a civil or military authority in Turkey or Egypt | - |
| scant | 7 | supply sparingly and with restricted quantities | - |
| scape | 9 | erect leafless flower stalk growing directly from the ground as in a tulip | - |
| scone | 7 | small biscuit (rich with cream and eggs) cut into diamonds or sticks and baked in an oven or (especially originally) on a griddle | - |
| trice | 7 | a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat) | - |
| dacha | 11 | Russian country house | - |
| aleck | 11 | - | - |
| letch | 10 | man with strong sexual desires | - |
| scowl | 10 | a facial expression of dislike or displeasure | - |
| barca | 9 | - | - |
| scoff | 13 | treat with contemptuous disregard | - |
| mutch | 12 | - | - |
| scuff | 13 | walk without lifting the feet | - |
| dulce | 8 | - | - |
| filch | 13 | make off with belongings of others | - |
| jocko | 18 | - | - |
| dicey | 11 | of uncertain outcome; especially fraught with risk | an extremely dicey future on a brave new world of liquid nitrogen, tar, and smog |
| botch | 12 | make a mess of, destroy or ruin | I botched the dinner and we had to eat out |
| poach | 12 | cook in a simmering liquid | poached apricots |
| junco | 14 | small North American finch seen chiefly in winter | - |
| loach | 10 | slender freshwater fishes of Eurasia and Africa resembling catfishes | - |
| leach | 10 | permeate or penetrate gradually | the fertilizer leached into the ground |
| bucko | 13 | - | - |
| ricin | 7 | a toxic protein extracted from castor beans; used as a chemical reagent; can be used as a bioweapon | one milligram of ricin can kill an adult |
| ficus | 10 | large genus of tropical trees or shrubs or climbers including fig trees | - |
| hecht | 13 | United States writer of stories and plays (1894-1946) | - |
| ascot | 7 | a cravat with wide square ends; secured with an ornamental pin | - |
| shuck | 14 | material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds | - |
| nonce | 7 | the present occasion | for the nonce |
| alack | 11 | - | - |
| scald | 8 | subject to harsh criticism | - |
| wince | 10 | draw back, as with fear or pain | - |
| douce | 8 | - | - |
| amuck | 13 | wildly; without self-control | when the restaurant caught fire the patrons ran amuck, blocking the exit |
| recur | 7 | have recourse to | - |
| scrip | 9 | a certificate whose value is recognized by the payer and payee; scrip is not currency but may be convertible into currency | - |
| tacit | 7 | implied by or inferred from actions or statements | a tacit agreement |
| natch | 10 | - | - |
| scrum | 9 | (rugby) the method of beginning play in which the forwards of each team crouch side by side with locked arms; play starts when the ball is thrown in between them and the two sides compete for possession | - |
| scads | 8 | a large number or amount | - |
| nicol | 7 | - | - |
| hotch | 13 | - | - |
| macaw | 12 | long-tailed brilliantly colored parrot of Central America and South America; among the largest and showiest of parrots | - |
| macer | 9 | an official who carries a mace of office | - |
| pisco | 9 | - | - |
| pricy | 12 | having a high price | - |
| rance | 7 | - | - |
| wicca | 12 | a community of followers of the Wicca religion | - |
| klick | 15 | a metric unit of length equal to 1000 meters (or 0.621371 miles) | - |
| maced | 10 | - | - |
| milch | 12 | giving milk; bred or suitable primarily for milk production | milch goats, milch camels |
| decal | 8 | either a design that is fixed to some surface or a paper bearing the design which is to be transferred to the surface | - |
| acton | 7 | - | - |
| apace | 9 | with speed | - |
| recut | 7 | - | - |
| vocab | 12 | - | - |
| ducat | 8 | formerly a gold coin of various European countries | - |
| duchy | 14 | the domain controlled by a duke or duchess | - |
| gulch | 11 | a narrow gorge with a stream running through it | - |
| lucre | 7 | the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses) | - |
| bunco | 9 | a swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property | - |
| scree | 7 | a sloping mass of loose rocks at the base of a cliff | - |
| tache | 10 | - | - |
| yucca | 12 | any of several evergreen plants of the genus Yucca having usually tall stout stems and a terminal cluster of white flowers; warmer regions of North America | - |
| mulch | 12 | a protective covering of rotting vegetable matter spread to reduce evaporation and soil erosion | - |
| boche | 12 | offensive term for a person of German descent | - |
| bonce | 9 | informal terms for a human head | - |
| bunce | 9 | a sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money) | - |
| acrid | 8 | harsh or corrosive in tone | her acrid remarks make her many enemies |
| acing | 8 | - | - |
| ochre | 10 | a moderate yellow-orange to orange color | - |
| ketch | 14 | a sailing vessel with two masts; the mizzen is forward of the rudderpost | - |
| brach | 12 | - | - |
| recce | 9 | reconnaissance (by shortening) | - |
| scrag | 8 | wring the neck of | - |
| miche | 12 | - | - |
| bocce | 11 | Italian bowling played on a long narrow dirt court | - |
| baccy | 14 | leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion | - |
| retch | 10 | make an unsuccessful effort to vomit; strain to vomit | - |
| sacra | 7 | - | - |
| spacy | 12 | stupefied by (or as if by) some narcotic drug | - |
| spica | 9 | the brightest star in Virgo | - |
| occam | 11 | English scholastic philosopher and assumed author of Occam's Razor (1285-1349) | - |
| glace | 8 | (used especially of fruits) preserved by coating with or allowing to absorb sugar | - |
| licht | 10 | - | - |
| arced | 8 | forming or resembling an arch | - |
| scrim | 9 | a firm open-weave fabric used for a curtain in the theater | - |
| scion | 7 | a descendent or heir | a scion of royal stock |
| titch | 10 | - | - |
| tench | 10 | freshwater dace-like game fish of Europe and western Asia noted for ability to survive outside water | - |
| acock | 13 | - | - |
| scray | 10 | - | - |
| schmo | 12 | (Yiddish) a jerk | - |
| uncap | 9 | - | - |
| ocher | 10 | a moderate yellow-orange to orange color | - |
| wrack | 14 | growth of marine vegetation especially of the large forms such as rockweeds and kelp | - |
| fiche | 13 | - | - |
| incus | 7 | the ossicle between the malleus and the stapes | - |
| linch | 10 | - | - |
| micra | 9 | - | - |
| dicta | 8 | - | - |
| dreck | 12 | merchandise that is shoddy or inferior | - |
| broch | 12 | - | - |
| ackee | 11 | red pear-shaped tropical fruit with poisonous seeds; flesh is poisonous when unripe or overripe | - |
| plack | 13 | - | - |
| picot | 9 | an edging of small loops, as on lace or ribbon | - |
| sculp | 9 | - | - |
| scarp | 9 | a steep artificial slope in front of a fortification | - |
| scart | 7 | - | - |
| snick | 11 | a small cut | - |
| tical | 7 | the basic unit of money in Thailand | - |
| octet | 7 | eight performers or singers who perform together | - |
| pacer | 9 | a horse used to set the pace in racing | - |
| achar | 10 | - | - |
| escar | 7 | - | - |
| escot | 7 | - | - |
| epact | 9 | - | - |
| epics | 9 | - | - |
| eruct | 7 | eject or send out in large quantities, also metaphorical | - |
| erick | 11 | - | - |
| erics | 7 | - | - |
| facer | 10 | (a dated Briticism) a serious difficulty with which one is suddenly faced | - |
| faces | 10 | - | - |
| facia | 10 | a sheet or band of fibrous connective tissue separating or binding together muscles and organs etc | - |
| facts | 10 | - | - |
| execs | 14 | - | - |
| educe | 8 | develop or evolve from a latent or potential state | - |
| educt | 8 | - | - |
| elchi | 10 | - | - |
| ecads | 8 | - | - |
| eched | 11 | - | - |
| eches | 10 | - | - |
| echos | 10 | - | - |
| eclat | 7 | enthusiastic approval | they gave him more eclat than he really deserved |
| ecrus | 7 | - | - |
| emacs | 9 | - | - |
| finca | 10 | - | - |
| fiscs | 10 | - | - |
| flics | 10 | - | - |
| flocs | 10 | - | - |
| fecht | 13 | - | - |
| fecit | 10 | - | - |
| fecks | 14 | - | - |
| farci | 10 | - | - |
| farcy | 13 | - | - |
| fasci | 10 | - | - |
| fices | 10 | - | - |
| fichu | 13 | a lightweight triangular scarf worn by a woman | - |
| ficin | 10 | - | - |
| ficos | 10 | - | - |
| furca | 10 | - | - |
| fyces | 13 | - | - |
| gawcy | 14 | - | - |
| gecks | 12 | - | - |
| ganch | 11 | - | - |
| gaucy | 11 | - | - |
| frack | 14 | - | - |
| fract | 10 | - | - |
| fucks | 14 | - | - |
| fucus | 10 | any member of the genus Fucus | - |
| grece | 8 | - | - |
| grice | 8 | - | - |
| hance | 10 | - | - |
| hanch | 13 | - | - |
| hecks | 14 | - | - |
| guaco | 8 | - | - |
| gryce | 11 | - | - |
| gucks | 12 | - | - |
| gucky | 15 | - | - |
| haick | 14 | an outer garment consisting of a large piece of white cloth; worn by men and women in northern Africa | - |
| hacek | 14 | a diacritical mark (an inverted circumflex) placed above certain letters (such as the letter c) to indicate pronunciation | - |
| hacks | 14 | - | - |
| hucks | 14 | - | - |
| ichor | 10 | a fluid product of inflammation | - |
| ictus | 7 | a sudden occurrence (or recurrence) of a disease | - |
| icier | 7 | - | - |
| icily | 10 | in a cold and icy manner | `Mr. Powell finds it easier to take it out of mothers, children and sick people than to take on this vast industry,' Mr Brown commented icily |
| icker | 11 | - | - |
| ickle | 11 | - | - |
| ictal | 7 | of or relating to a seizure or convulsion | - |
| iches | 10 | - | - |
| icers | 7 | - | - |
| iched | 11 | - | - |
| hilch | 13 | - | - |
| heuch | 13 | - | - |
| hocks | 14 | - | - |
| hoick | 14 | - | - |
| jocks | 18 | - | - |
| kacha | 14 | - | - |
| jucos | 14 | - | - |
| incut | 7 | - | - |
| incog | 8 | - | - |
| incle | 7 | - | - |
| jacal | 14 | - | - |
| kyack | 18 | - | - |
| kutch | 14 | tannin extract derived from any of several mangrove barks of Pacific areas | - |
| lacer | 7 | a workman who laces shoes or footballs or books (during binding) | - |
| laces | 7 | - | - |
| lacet | 7 | - | - |
| kotch | 14 | - | - |
| keech | 14 | - | - |
| kecks | 15 | - | - |
| kench | 14 | - | - |
| kicks | 15 | - | - |
| kicky | 18 | - | - |
| lichi | 10 | Chinese fruit having a thin brittle shell enclosing a sweet jellylike pulp and a single seed; often dried | - |
| licit | 7 | authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law | - |
| licks | 11 | - | - |
| leuco | 7 | - | - |
| leuch | 10 | - | - |
| lanch | 10 | - | - |
| laich | 10 | - | - |
| laics | 7 | - | - |
| lacks | 11 | - | - |
| leccy | 12 | - | - |
| lauch | 10 | - | - |
| macle | 9 | - | - |
| macks | 13 | - | - |
| machs | 12 | - | - |
| maces | 9 | - | - |
| mache | 12 | - | - |
| machi | 12 | - | - |
| lycea | 10 | - | - |
| lycee | 10 | a school for students intermediate between elementary school and college; usually grades 9 to 12 | - |
| lycra | 10 | - | - |
| marcs | 9 | - | - |
| lochs | 10 | - | - |
| locks | 11 | - | - |
| locos | 7 | - | - |
| locum | 9 | someone (physician or clergyman) who substitutes temporarily for another member of the same profession | - |
| luces | 7 | - | - |
| lucks | 11 | - | - |
| luach | 10 | - | - |
| mincy | 12 | - | - |
| misch | 12 | - | - |
| micas | 9 | - | - |
| micht | 12 | - | - |
| micks | 13 | - | - |
| micos | 9 | - | - |
| mochs | 12 | - | - |
| mochy | 15 | - | - |
| mocks | 13 | - | - |
| mecks | 13 | - | - |
| mercs | 9 | - | - |
| merch | 12 | - | - |
| nache | 10 | - | - |
| nacre | 7 | the iridescent internal layer of a mollusk shell | - |
| necks | 11 | - | - |
| narcs | 7 | - | - |
| narco | 7 | - | - |
| nauch | 10 | an intricate traditional dance in India performed by professional dancing girls | - |
| mouch | 12 | - | - |
| musca | 9 | type genus of the Muscidae: houseflies | - |
| mucho | 12 | - | - |
| mucid | 10 | - | - |
| mucin | 9 | a nitrogenous substance found in mucous secretions; a lubricant that protects body surfaces | - |
Welcome to the fascinating world of five-letter words where the letter "C" plays a starring role right in the middle. These words might seem ordinary at first glance, but they hold a unique charm that adds depth and flair to our language. Whether it's their rhythmic sound or delightful definitions, these words just feel good to say. As we dive deeper, you'll discover some popular, high-scoring Scrabble champions and even a few unusual gems that might just become your new favorite words.
About Five-Letter Words with "C" in the Middle
In the realm of linguistics, the letter "C" serves as both a hard and soft consonant, capable of changing its sound depending on the letters surrounding it. This versatility is showcased beautifully in five-letter words where "C" takes center stage. It can make a word feel crisp and precise, like "exact," or add a touch of softness, as in "peace." The position of "C" gives these words a balanced structure that's pleasing to the eye and ear.
The frequency of such words in English highlights their importance. They often describe common actions, states, or objects, making them indispensable in everyday communication. For example, consider the word "focus"—essential in both academic and personal contexts. With "C" nestled in the middle, these words not only contribute to the richness of the language but also enhance its musicality and expressiveness.
Popular Word Examples
Let's dive into some popular examples of five-letter words where "C" graces the middle. These words show how versatile and fun language can be.
Ocean
- Definition: A vast body of saltwater covering much 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 "Okeanos," the god of the sea.
Focus
- Definition: The center of interest or activity.
- Example in a Sentence: "She needs to focus on her studies to pass the exam."
- Fun Fact: In optics, focus refers to the point where light rays converge to form a clear image.
Tacos
- Definition: A traditional Mexican dish consisting of a folded or rolled tortilla filled with various mixtures.
- Example in a Sentence: "We had delicious tacos for dinner last night."
- Fun Fact: The word "taco" means "plug" or "wad" in Spanish, referring to the original use of tortillas to hold fillings.
Peace
- Definition: Freedom from disturbance; tranquility.
- Example in a Sentence: "After the storm, the village was finally at peace."
- Fun Fact: The peace symbol was designed in 1958 for the British nuclear disarmament movement.
Decor
- Definition: The furnishing and decoration of a room.
- Example in a Sentence: "The decor of the restaurant was elegant and inviting."
- Fun Fact: "Decor" is derived from the Latin "decorare," meaning "to embellish."
Laced
- Definition: Fastened or adorned with lace.
- Example in a Sentence: "She wore beautifully laced shoes for the wedding."
- Fun Fact: Historically, lace was a status symbol due to its intricate and labor-intensive production.
Dices
- Definition: Small cubes with dots used in games.
- Example in a Sentence: "He rolled the dices and hoped for a win."
- Fun Fact: The singular form used to be "die," but "dice" is now commonly accepted as both singular and plural.
Bicep
- Definition: A muscle located on the upper arm.
- Example in a Sentence: "He flexed his bicep to show off his strength."
- Fun Fact: The full name of this muscle is the "biceps brachii."
Mocks
- Definition: To tease or laugh at in a scornful manner.
- Example in a Sentence: "He mocks his brother for being scared of spiders."
- Fun Fact: "Mock" can also mean imitation, as in "mock exams."
Locus
- Definition: A particular position or place where something occurs or is situated.
- Example in a Sentence: "The library was the locus of scholarly activity."
- Fun Fact: In mathematics, "locus" refers to a set of points satisfying a specific condition.
High-Scoring Scrabble Examples
For those passionate about winning at Scrabble, here are some top-scoring five-letter words with "C" in the middle:
| Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Exact | 14 | Completely correct or precise. |
| Vicar | 10 | A representative or deputy of a bishop. |
| Focal | 10 | Related to the center of interest. |
| Laced | 8 | Adorned with lace. |
| Mocks | 11 | Teases or laughs at someone scornfully. |
Popular 5-Letter Words for Wordle
Wordle enthusiasts, listen up! Here are some five-letter words with "C" in the middle that are perfect for your next game:
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Tacos | A Mexican dish with a folded or rolled tortilla. |
| Focus | Center of interest or activity. |
| Laced | Fastened or adorned with lace. |
| Peace | Freedom from disturbance; tranquility. |
| Mocks | Teases or laughs at in a scornful manner. |
Unusual and Rare Word Examples
Let's uncover some rare gems in the world of five-letter words with "C" in the middle. These words are not only unique but also carry intriguing stories.
Mecca
- Definition: A place regarded as a center for a particular group, activity, or interest.
- Interesting Fact: Originally, Mecca is a city in Saudi Arabia, which is a pilgrimage site for Muslims.
- Example in a Sentence: "Hollywood is a mecca for aspiring actors."
Occur
- Definition: To happen or take place.
- Interesting Fact: The word "occur" comes from the Latin "occurrere," meaning "to meet" or "to present itself."
- Example in a Sentence: "A rare astronomical event will occur tonight."
Eject
- Definition: To force or throw out.
- Interesting Fact: Ejection seats in aircraft are designed to save pilots during emergencies.
- Example in a Sentence: "The referee had to eject the player for unsportsmanlike conduct."
Niche
- Definition: A specialized segment of the market for a particular kind of product or service.
- Interesting Fact: "Niche" is originally a French word meaning "recess" or "nook."
- Example in a Sentence: "She found her niche in writing children's books."
Occam
- Definition: Referring to Occam's razor, a principle favoring simplicity in explanations.
- Interesting Fact: Named after the English philosopher William of Ockham.
- Example in a Sentence: "Occam's razor suggests that the simplest solution is often the correct one."
Final Words
Words with "C" in the middle open a window to a world of linguistic charm and wonder. Whether you're scoring big in Scrabble, solving the latest Wordle, or simply enriching your vocabulary, these words add spice and sophistication to our conversations. Keep exploring, and let the magic of language surprise you every day!
