Starting With C Ending in SS
5 words · highest scoring is compress at 14 points
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About 8 Letter Words Starting With C Ending in SS
There are 5 eight letter words starting with C and ending in SS in our dictionary. The highest scoring is compress at 14 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 5 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — CARELESS, CLUELESS, CONGRESS 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 SS — it is the same set either way.
For a wider net, try 8 Letter Words With SS or Words Starting With C Ending in SS, which drops the length limit entirely.
8 Letter Words Starting With C Ending in SS at a Glance
Highest Scoring 8 Letter Words Starting With C Ending in SS
- compress14
- congress11
- careless10
- clueless10
- countess10
Common 8 Letter Words Starting With C Ending in SS
- careless10
- clueless10
- compress14
- congress11
- countess10
8 Letter Words Starting With C Ending in SS Defined
- carelessAdjective · 10 points
- not giving sufficient attention or thought to avoiding harm or errors
- cluelessAdjective · 10 points
- having no knowledge, understanding, or ability
- compressVerb · 14 points
- flatten by pressure; squeeze or press
- congressNoun · 11 points
- a formal meeting or series of meetings for discussion between delegates, especially those from a political party, trade union, or from within a particular sphere of activity
- countessNoun · 10 points
- the wife or widow of a count or earl
8 Letter Words Starting With C Ending in SS: Questions
How many eight letter words starting with C and ending in SS are there?
There are 5 eight letter words starting with C and ending in SS in our dictionary, and 5 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among eight letter words starting with C and ending in SS?
COMPRESS is the highest scoring option at 14 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common eight letter words starting with C and ending in SS?
CARELESS, CLUELESS, CONGRESS are among the most familiar eight letter words starting with C and ending in SS. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these eight letter words starting with C and ending in SS 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.