CENTER
Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Is CENTER a Scrabble word?
Yes. CENTER is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (6 letters, 8 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
Definition
Part of speech: noun
politically moderate persons; centrists
- a position on a basketball team of the player who participates in the jump that starts the game
- (American football) the position of the player on the line of scrimmage who puts the ball in play; "it is a center's responsibility to get the football to the quarterback"
- the position on a hockey team of the player who participates in the face off at the beginning of the game
- a building dedicated to a particular activity; "they were raising money to build a new center for research"
- the piece of ground in the outfield directly ahead of the catcher; "he hit the ball to deep center"
- mercantile establishment consisting of a carefully landscaped complex of shops representing leading merchandisers; usually includes restaurants and a convenient parking area; a modern version of the traditional marketplace; "a good plaza should have a movie house"; "they spent their weekends at the local malls"
- a cluster of nerve cells governing a specific bodily process; "in most people the speech center is in the left hemisphere"
- the object upon which interest and attention focuses; "his stories made him the center of the party"
- the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience; "the gist of the prosecutor's argument"; "the heart and soul of the Republican Party"; "the nub of the story"
- the sweet central portion of a piece of candy that is enclosed in chocolate or some other covering
- politically moderate persons; centrists
- the middle of a military or naval formation; "they had to reinforce the center"
Synonyms
centre, center field, centerfield, plaza, mall, shopping mall, shopping center, shopping centre, nerve center, nerve centre, center of attention, centre of attention, kernel, substance, core, essence
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
Scrabble score breakdown
CENTER scores 8 points before board multipliers.
- C = 3
- E = 1
- N = 1
- T = 1
- E = 1
- R = 1
Letter counts: C×1, E×2, N×1, R×1, T×1
Similar 6-letter words
Crossword relevance
CENTER is a 6-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 6, starts with C, ends with R, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example sentence
Example: "CENTER — politically moderate persons; centrists" (8 Scrabble points).
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Contains letter pairs
Complete word guide
CENTER is listed in the UnscrambleTools word-game dictionary used across our unscrambler, anagram, pattern, and scoring tools. Pages like this one exist so you can answer "Is CENTER a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
CENTER (noun): a position on a basketball team of the player who participates in the jump that starts the game. Additional senses: (American football) the position of the player on the line of scrimmage who puts the ball in play; "it is a center's responsibility to get the football to the quarterback"; the position on a hockey team of the player who participates in the face off at the beginning of the game; a building dedicated to a particular activity; "they were raising money to build a new center for research".
In standard Scrabble scoring, CENTER totals 8 points before multipliers. That sum uses official letter values: common tiles (A, E, I, O, U, L, N, S, T, R) are worth 1, while D and G are 2, B, C, M, P are 3, F, H, V, W, Y are 4, K is 5, J and X are 8, and Q and Z are 10. CENTER relies mostly on common tiles, which often makes it easier to play from a mixed rack but caps the raw ceiling compared with high-premium words.
CENTER is 6 letters long, begins with C, ends with R, and sorts to the alphagram CEENRT. There are 4 anagrams in this dictionary sharing that exact letter bag. Letter makeup: 2 vowels, 4 consonants.
Among 21 tracked 6-letter entries, CENTER ranks by raw score (8 points). Anagram alternatives include CENTRE, ENTREC, RECENT, TENREC — useful when you need the same tiles with a different hook letter. Similar-length words in the same dictionary include QUIZZY, BEZAZZ, PIZAZZ, ZAQQUM; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, CENTER carries 2 vowels and 4 consonants. Its consonant-heavy shape pairs well with open vowel dumps on the board. Hooks on C or R are common study angles; browse words starting with C and words ending with R to rehearse parallel sets.
CENTER is a 6-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 6, starts with C, ends with R, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 6-letter entries like CENTER frequently cross shorter words; knowing that CENTER contains C, E, N, R, T helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as c????r to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside CENTER include CE, EN, ER — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: C, E, N, T, R. Letter-frequency tables on this site are built from the same dictionary that powers the Word Unscrambler, so list pages and word pages stay consistent.
Use UnscrambleTools tools together: unscramble center directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 8 points in the Scrabble Score Calculator. Daily puzzle hints and Wordle practice pages share the same dictionary backbone, which keeps scores and validity aligned across the site.
Etymology: UnscrambleTools does not publish a full historical etymology for every rare word-game entry. When we detect recognizable English prefixes or suffixes, we note them in the definition section; otherwise treat CENTER as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "CENTER — politically moderate persons; centrists" (8 Scrabble points). If you are validating a tournament list, cross-check NASPA or WESPA references — our dictionary optimizes for practical word-game coverage, including obscure but legal entries that appear in casual Scrabble and crossword construction.
Frequently asked questions
- Is CENTER a valid Scrabble word?
- CENTER is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (6 letters, 8 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
- How many points is CENTER worth in Scrabble?
- CENTER is worth 8 points using standard Scrabble letter values before any board multipliers. Lexical sense: politically moderate persons; centrists. See the letter breakdown on this page for tile-by-tile values.
- What does CENTER mean?
- CENTER (noun): a position on a basketball team of the player who participates in the jump that starts the game. Additional senses: (American football) the position of the player on the line of scrimmage who puts the ball in play; "it is a center's responsibility to get the football to the quarterback"; the position on a hockey team of the player who participates in the face off at the beginning of the game; a building dedicated to a particular activity; "they were raising money to build a new center for research". (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- What is the Scrabble score of CENTER?
- CENTER scores 8 points as a raw tile sum. Board multipliers apply only during live play; this page shows the base score for fair comparison with other 6-letter words.
- Does CENTER have anagrams?
- Yes. CENTER has 4 anagrams in this dictionary — same letters, different valid words. Anagram families help with rack management and spotting parallel plays.
- How many letters are in CENTER?
- CENTER has 6 letters, starts with C, ends with R, and uses the alphagram CEENRT (sorted letters for quick anagram spotting).
- How can I unscramble letters to find CENTER?
- Open the Anagram Solver or Word Unscrambler, enter your rack letters (use ? for blanks), and filter to 6-letter results or "contains" patterns that match CENTER. The Pattern Finder supports crossword-style slots as well.
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