5-Letter Words With C
Browse every 5-letter English word that includes the letter C. This targeted list combines exact length and letter constraints — the same filters available in our Pattern Finder — and shows Scrabble point scores for each entry.
Quick stats: 2,589 total words, 5-letter average length, 15.8-point mean score.
- Total words
- 2,589
- Avg length
- 5 letters
- Avg Scrabble score
- 15.8 pts
- Highest scoring
- chizz (28 pts)
- Longest word
- chizz (5 letters)
- High-value letter words
- 159(80%)
- Words containing Q, X, Z, J, K (8–10 pt tiles)
About this word list
At 2,589 words, this list covers common playable words alongside lesser-known entries accepted in competitive Scrabble. Among these entries, 159 contain rare tiles that can dramatically boost your score when played on double- or triple-letter squares. Common endings in this list include -KY, -CK, -CH, -CKY — patterns that let you extend words already on the board. The highest-scoring word shown is chizz at 28 points. While Wordle uses a smaller answer list, studying broader dictionary patterns here helps you eliminate impossible guesses faster. Competitive Scrabble strategy relies on pattern recognition. Lists like this train your brain to spot playable words under time pressure. With a vowel ratio of 0.3, this list skews consonant-heavy — keep extra vowels on your rack when targeting these words.
Try the Pattern Finder → for combined filters like starts-with, ends-with, include/exclude letters, and exact length.
Strategy & study tips
Large lists pair well with the Pattern Finder: add exclusions or second constraints to carve study-sized subsets from the full dictionary count. About 80% of sampled words include a high-value letter (Q, X, Z, J, or K) — useful when planning premium-square plays.
Anchor words: highest scorer CHIZZ, longest CHIZZ. Build mnemonics around those two before expanding into the full 2,589 matches. Anchor words: highest scorer CHIZZ, longest CHIZZ. Build mnemonics around those two before expanding into the full 2,589 matches. Internal links point to Pattern Finder, Crossword Solver, Anagram Solver, and Wordle Solver — each tool adds interactivity this static list intentionally omits.
Top words preview
Scrabble-focused summaries for high-value entries (not full dictionary definitions). Tap a word for score breakdowns and anagrams.
- CHIZZ (5 letters, 28 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- CHAZY (5 letters, 22 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- CZECH (5 letters, 21 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- JACKY (5 letters, 21 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- ZYMIC (5 letters, 21 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- QUACK (5 letters, 20 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- QUICK (5 letters, 20 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- AZOCH (5 letters, 19 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
Word list
Showing top 200 of 2,589 matches, sorted by length and Scrabble score.
5-letter words
- chizz28 pts
- chazy22 pts
- czech21 pts
- jacky21 pts
- zymic21 pts
- quack20 pts
- quick20 pts
- azoch19 pts
- cafiz19 pts
- cahiz19 pts
- cozey19 pts
- crazy19 pts
- schiz19 pts
- zilch19 pts
- zincy19 pts
- jacko18 pts
- jacks18 pts
- jocko18 pts
- jocks18 pts
- kecky18 pts
- kicky18 pts
- kyack18 pts
- mazic18 pts
- xicak18 pts
- zebec18 pts
- zocco18 pts
- zucco18 pts
- calyx17 pts
- cawky17 pts
- chaja17 pts
- chawk17 pts
- choky17 pts
- choux17 pts
- chowk17 pts
- chuje17 pts
- chyak17 pts
- coaxy17 pts
- cozed17 pts
- cylix17 pts
- hacky17 pts
- hicky17 pts
- hocky17 pts
- jacht17 pts
- joyce17 pts
- juicy17 pts
- vicky17 pts
- wacky17 pts
- whack17 pts
- whick17 pts
- wicky17 pts
- xylic17 pts
- yucky17 pts
- anzac16 pts
- azoic16 pts
- aztec16 pts
- backy16 pts
- becky16 pts
- bucky16 pts
- canzo16 pts
- capax16 pts
- caque16 pts
- cequi16 pts
- chack16 pts
- chaff16 pts
- check16 pts
- chevy16 pts
- chewy16 pts
- chick16 pts
- chivw16 pts
- chivy16 pts
- chock16 pts
- chuck16 pts
- chuff16 pts
- cimex16 pts
- civvy16 pts
- cizar16 pts
- cloze16 pts
- cocky16 pts
- colza16 pts
- comox16 pts
- coque16 pts
- cozen16 pts
- cozes16 pts
- cozie16 pts
- craze16 pts
- croze16 pts
- cuffy16 pts
- cujam16 pts
- cunza16 pts
- czars16 pts
- ecize16 pts
- itcze16 pts
- jacob16 pts
- jocum16 pts
- mckay16 pts
- micky16 pts
- mucky16 pts
- ocque16 pts
- pecky16 pts
- picky16 pts
- pocky16 pts
- quica16 pts
- scalz16 pts
- vichy16 pts
- which16 pts
- xebec16 pts
- yechy16 pts
- zinco16 pts
- zincs16 pts
- zonic16 pts
- bichy15 pts
- chich15 pts
- chyme15 pts
- codex15 pts
- comfy15 pts
- coxed15 pts
- cymry15 pts
- dicky15 pts
- ducky15 pts
- excud15 pts
- kecks15 pts
- kiack15 pts
- kicks15 pts
- klick15 pts
- kluck15 pts
- knack15 pts
- knick15 pts
- knock15 pts
- mochy15 pts
- mowch15 pts
- psych15 pts
- pyche15 pts
- yecch15 pts
- yucch15 pts
- ackey14 pts
- acrux14 pts
- avick14 pts
- baccy14 pts
- cabby14 pts
- cajan14 pts
- cajon14 pts
- cajou14 pts
- cajun14 pts
- cakey14 pts
- calix14 pts
- campy14 pts
- cappy14 pts
- carex14 pts
- casky14 pts
- caxon14 pts
- chaka14 pts
- chalk14 pts
- chamm14 pts
- champ14 pts
- chank14 pts
- chark14 pts
- chauk14 pts
- cheek14 pts
- cheka14 pts
- cheke14 pts
- cheki14 pts
- chimb14 pts
- chimp14 pts
- chink14 pts
- chirk14 pts
- choak14 pts
- choke14 pts
- choko14 pts
- chomp14 pts
- chonk14 pts
- chook14 pts
- chubb14 pts
- chump14 pts
- chunk14 pts
- clawk14 pts
- cloky14 pts
- cobby14 pts
- cokey14 pts
- comby14 pts
- commy14 pts
- conky14 pts
- cooja14 pts
- cooky14 pts
- coppy14 pts
- corky14 pts
- coxae14 pts
- coxal14 pts
- coxes14 pts
- cubby14 pts
- culex14 pts
- cuppy14 pts
- cymba14 pts
- duchy14 pts
- eject14 pts
- eveck14 pts
- exact14 pts
- excel14 pts
- excur14 pts
- execs14 pts
- exect14 pts
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Frequently asked questions
- How is this different from a general length list?
- This page filters by both exact word length and a required letter. For example, 5-letter words with Q excludes 4- and 6-letter entries, giving you a tighter list for Wordle-style constraints or rack-specific study.
- How many words match this pattern?
- Our dictionary contains 2,589 words matching this pattern. The average length is 5 letters and the average Scrabble score is 15.8 points. The highest-scoring entry shown is chizz (28 pts).
- Are there high-scoring words in this list?
- 159 words in this sample include premium letters (Q, X, Z, J, or K). These are strong candidates for double- and triple-letter square plays in Scrabble.
- Can I find 5-letter words without C?
- Use the Pattern Finder with length set to 5 and "exclude letters" set to C to see words of that length that do not contain the letter.
- Is this page useful for Wordle?
- Yes. Wordle uses 5-letter words, so length-filtered lists and pattern pages help you validate guesses and build a mental dictionary of allowed combinations before you play.
- Are these valid Scrabble words?
- Yes. Results are drawn from a standard English word list that aligns closely with the official Scrabble dictionary. All displayed words are accepted in competitive Scrabble play.
- Can I use these words in Words with Friends?
- Most Scrabble-valid words are also legal in Words with Friends. The two games use slightly different word lists, but the overlap is large. Use this list as a solid starting point for either game.
- How are the point scores calculated?
- Scores are the raw sum of standard Scrabble letter values (A=1, B=3, C=3, D=2 … Z=10) without board multipliers. Higher-scoring words contain rarer letters like Q, X, or Z.
- Can I combine multiple pattern filters?
- Yes. Use the Pattern Finder to combine starts-with, ends-with, contains, exact length, include letters, and exclude letters in a single search — the same engine that powers these curated lists.
- How many words are in the dictionary?
- The dictionary contains over 350 000 English words, covering everything from common 2-letter words to rare 15-letter entries, with proper nouns and abbreviations excluded.
- Is this tool free to use?
- Yes. All word lists and search tools on unscrambletools.com are completely free with no registration required.