With CIS
7 words · highest scoring is cynicism at 17 points
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About 8 Letter Words With CIS
There are 7 eight letter words containing CIS in our dictionary. The highest scoring is cynicism at 17 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 7 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — CYNICISM, DECISIVE, FASCISTS 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.
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8 Letter Words With CIS at a Glance
Highest Scoring 8 Letter Words With CIS
- cynicism17
- exercise17
- decisive14
- fascists13
- decision11
- incision10
- scissors10
Common 8 Letter Words With CIS
- cynicism17
- decision11
- decisive14
- exercise17
- fascists13
- incision10
- scissors10
8 Letter Words With CIS Defined
- cynicismNoun · 17 points
- an inclination to believe that people are motivated purely by self-interest; scepticism
- decisionNoun · 11 points
- a conclusion or resolution reached after consideration
- decisiveAdjective · 14 points
- settling an issue; producing a definite result
- exerciseNoun · 17 points
- activity requiring physical effort, carried out to sustain or improve health and fitness
- fascistsNoun · 13 points
- an advocate or follower of the political philosophy or system of fascism
- incisionNoun · 10 points
- a surgical cut made in skin or flesh
8 Letter Words With CIS: Questions
How many eight letter words containing CIS are there?
There are 7 eight letter words containing CIS in our dictionary, and 7 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among eight letter words containing CIS?
CYNICISM is the highest scoring option at 17 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common eight letter words containing CIS?
CYNICISM, DECISIVE, FASCISTS are among the most familiar eight letter words containing CIS. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these eight letter words containing CIS 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.