Starting With C Ending in WS
11 words · highest scoring is crackjaws at 27 points
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About 9 Letter Words Starting With C Ending in WS
There are 11 nine letter words starting with C and ending in WS in our dictionary. The highest scoring is crackjaws at 27 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares.
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 WS — it is the same set either way.
For a wider net, try 9 Letter Words With WS or Words Starting With C Ending in WS, which drops the length limit entirely.
9 Letter Words Starting With C Ending in WS at a Glance
Highest Scoring 9 Letter Words Starting With C Ending in WS
- crackjaws27
- chowchows25
- checkrows23
- cockcrows22
- chainsaws17
- clerihews17
- crenshaws17
- crossbows16
9 Letter Words Starting With C Ending in WS Defined
- clerihewsNoun · 17 points
- a short comic or nonsensical verse, typically in two rhyming couplets with lines of unequal length and referring to a famous person
- crossbowsNoun · 16 points
- a medieval bow of a kind that is fixed across a wooden support and has a groove for the bolt and a mechanism for drawing and releasing the string
- coleslawsNoun · 14 points
- a salad dish of shredded raw cabbage, carrots, and other vegetables mixed with mayonnaise
9 Letter Words Starting With C Ending in WS: Questions
How many nine letter words starting with C and ending in WS are there?
There are 11 nine letter words starting with C and ending in WS in our dictionary, though they are all uncommon words rather than everyday vocabulary.
What is the highest scoring word among nine letter words starting with C and ending in WS?
CRACKJAWS is the highest scoring option at 27 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common nine letter words starting with C and ending in WS?
CARASSOWS, CHOWCHOWS, CRACKJAWS are among the most familiar nine letter words starting with C and ending in WS. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these nine letter words starting with C and ending in WS 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.