Words Containing DC
Browse every English word that contains the sequence DC. Knowing words with rare letter combinations — especially Q, X, Z, and digraphs like TH, CH, and SH — is a key strategy for scoring big in Scrabble and Words with Friends.
Data at a glance — 196 matches, 17.1 avg pts, 9.3 avg letters.
- Total words
- 196
- Avg length
- 9.3 letters
- Avg Scrabble score
- 17.1 pts
- Highest scoring
- woodcockize (32 pts)
- Longest word
- bloodcurdlingly (15 letters)
- High-value letter words
- 17(9%)
- Words containing Q, X, Z, J, K (8–10 pt tiles)
About this word list
At 196 words, this list covers common playable words alongside lesser-known entries accepted in competitive Scrabble. Scrabble players will notice 17 words carrying Q, X, Z, J, or K — letters that separate casual players from competitive ones. Watch for recurring suffixes like -ER, -NG, -ED, -ING when planning hooks and parallel plays. Top scorer: woodcockize (32 pts). Average Scrabble value across the list is 17.1 points per word. Wordle players can use this list to build a mental model of valid pattern words before guessing — especially when narrowing by known greens and yellows. In tournament Scrabble, knowing word counts and score distributions for common patterns saves seconds per turn — seconds that add up over 30+ games. With a vowel ratio of 0.32, this list skews consonant-heavy — keep extra vowels on your rack when targeting these words.
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Strategy & study tips
High-score density makes this page ideal for tournament warm-ups: scan the stats block, then quiz yourself on the five highest entries without looking at the list. About 9% of sampled words include a high-value letter (Q, X, Z, J, or K) — useful when planning premium-square plays.
Average Scrabble value here is 17.1 points — use that as a floor for acceptable plays when board space is tight. Anchor words: highest scorer WOODCOCKIZE, longest BLOODCURDLINGLY. Build mnemonics around those two before expanding into the full 196 matches. Review related searches at the bottom of this page to hop between adjacent patterns without competing URLs in search results.
Top words preview
Scrabble-focused summaries for high-value entries (not full dictionary definitions). Tap a word for score breakdowns and anagrams.
- WOODCOCKIZE (11 letters, 32 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- WOODCHOPPING (12 letters, 26 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- BLOODCURDLINGLY (15 letters, 25 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- UNHANDCUFFED (12 letters, 25 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- WOODCHUCKS (10 letters, 25 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- STEPGRANDCHILD (14 letters, 24 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- HANDCRAFTSMAN (13 letters, 24 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- WOODCRAFTSMAN (13 letters, 24 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
Word list
15-letter words
14-letter words
13-letter words
12-letter words
11-letter words
- woodcockize32 pts
- handcuffing24 pts
- woodchopper24 pts
- woodcracker23 pts
- windcatcher22 pts
- birdcatcher21 pts
- handcrafted21 pts
- hardcovered21 pts
- woodcarving21 pts
- bedclothing20 pts
- birdclapper20 pts
- headclothes20 pts
- windcheater20 pts
- windclothes20 pts
- woodcarvers20 pts
- woodcrafter20 pts
- godchildren19 pts
- woodcreeper19 pts
- wildcatting18 pts
- woodcutting18 pts
- broadcasted17 pts
- woodcutters17 pts
- broadcaster16 pts
- rebroadcast16 pts
- unbroadcast16 pts
- sandculture14 pts
10-letter words
- woodchucks25 pts
- handcuffed23 pts
- bedchamber22 pts
- unhandcuff22 pts
- windcuffer22 pts
- woodcrafty22 pts
- shadchanim21 pts
- mudcapping20 pts
- handcrafts19 pts
- hardcovers19 pts
- headcheese19 pts
- headcloths19 pts
- swordcraft19 pts
- woodcarver19 pts
- bedclothes18 pts
- broadcloth18 pts
- grandchild18 pts
- handclasps18 pts
- midchannel18 pts
- wildcatted17 pts
- foldcourse16 pts
- wildcatter16 pts
- woodcutter16 pts
- bandcutter15 pts
- broadcasts15 pts
- cardcastle15 pts
- dcolletage14 pts
- deadcenter14 pts
- redcurrant13 pts
9-letter words
- woodchuck24 pts
- floodcock21 pts
- handcuffs21 pts
- shredcock21 pts
- woodcocks21 pts
- schadchan20 pts
- friedcake19 pts
- mudcapped19 pts
- handcloth18 pts
- handcraft18 pts
- hardcover18 pts
- headchair18 pts
- headchute18 pts
- headcloth18 pts
- invalidcy18 pts
- maidchild18 pts
- poundcake18 pts
- shadchans18 pts
- veldcraft18 pts
- windchest18 pts
- windchill18 pts
- woodchats18 pts
- woodcraft18 pts
- wordcraft18 pts
- baldcrown17 pts
- bardcraft17 pts
- bedchairs17 pts
- bedcovers17 pts
- birdcraft17 pts
- handclasp17 pts
- padcluoth17 pts
- midcarpal16 pts
- seedcakes16 pts
- birdcages15 pts
- handcarts15 pts
- roadcraft15 pts
- wadcutter15 pts
- birdcalls14 pts
- blendcorn14 pts
- broadcast14 pts
- cardcases14 pts
- midcourse14 pts
- nordcaper14 pts
- goldcrest13 pts
- seedcases12 pts
8-letter words
- handcuff20 pts
- woodcock20 pts
- coldcock19 pts
- hardcopy19 pts
- madcaply18 pts
- shadchan17 pts
- shadchen17 pts
- woodchat17 pts
- woodcraf17 pts
- bedchair16 pts
- bedcover16 pts
- godchild16 pts
- handclap16 pts
- padcloth16 pts
- cloudcap15 pts
- seedcake15 pts
- wildcard15 pts
- birdcage14 pts
- handcars14 pts
- handcart14 pts
- hardcase14 pts
- hardcore14 pts
- hindcast14 pts
- wardcors14 pts
- wildcats14 pts
- woodcuts14 pts
- bandcase13 pts
- birdcall13 pts
- blindcat13 pts
- cardcase13 pts
- sandclub13 pts
- redcoats11 pts
- seedcase11 pts
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3-letter words
2-letter words
How to use this list
Compare average length (9.3) to your typical play style — shorter words hook more often; longer words chase bingos.
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Frequently asked questions
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- Use the Pattern Finder "contains" field or browse our words-containing pages. Enter any substring (e.g. QU, TH, XYZ) to see all dictionary matches with Scrabble scores.
- How many words match this pattern?
- Our dictionary contains 196 words matching this pattern. The average length is 9.3 letters and the average Scrabble score is 17.1 points. The highest-scoring entry shown is woodcockize (32 pts).
- Are there high-scoring words in this list?
- 17 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.
- 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.
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- 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.
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