Ending in CENT
12 words, 4 of them common · highest scoring is adjacent at 18 points
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About 8 Letter Words Ending in CENT
There are 12 eight letter words ending in CENT in our dictionary. The highest scoring is adjacent at 18 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 4 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — ADJACENT, CRESCENT, INDECENT among them.
The list leads with everyday words so the ones you recognise come first; sort by Scrabble points to put the best play on top, or switch to A-Z to scan alphabetically. Select any word to read its definition and see which dictionaries accept it. This list is also searched as words ending with CENT — it is the same set either way.
For a wider net, try 8 Letter Words With CENT or Words Ending in CENT, which drops the length limit entirely.
8 Letter Words Ending in CENT at a Glance
Highest Scoring 8 Letter Words Ending in CENT
- adjacent18
- abducent13
- crescent12
- acescent12
- adducent12
- reaccent12
- indecent11
- undecent11
Common 8 Letter Words Ending in CENT
- adjacent18
- crescent12
- indecent11
- innocent10
8 Letter Words Ending in CENT by First Letter
8 Letter Words Ending in CENT Defined
- adjacentAdjective · 18 points
- next to or adjoining something else
- crescentNoun · 12 points
- the curved sickle shape of the waxing or waning moon
- indecentAdjective · 11 points
- not conforming with generally accepted standards of behaviour, especially in relation to sexual matters
- innocentAdjective · 10 points
- not guilty of a crime or offence
8 Letter Words Ending in CENT: Questions
How many eight letter words ending in CENT are there?
There are 12 eight letter words ending in CENT in our dictionary, and 4 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among eight letter words ending in CENT?
ADJACENT is the highest scoring option at 18 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common eight letter words ending in CENT?
ADJACENT, CRESCENT, INDECENT are among the most familiar eight letter words ending in CENT. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these eight letter words ending in CENT valid in Scrabble and Words With Friends?
Every word is drawn from a tournament word list, so most are playable everywhere. Use the dictionary selector to narrow the list to Scrabble US (NWL2023), Scrabble UK (CSW24) or Words With Friends and see only the words that game accepts.