8-Letter Words With CTR
- 21 words
- All English dictionaries
- Scrabble points
Popular 8-Letter Words With CTR
The most familiar words on this list, with their Scrabble scores.
All 8-Letter Words With CTR 21 words
How often does CTR appear in eight-letter words?
Our combined English word list has 21 eight-letter words containing CTR. They average 12 points, the best is TRACTRIX (17 points) and 33.3% end in S.
- Total words
- 21
- Average Scrabble score
- 12
- out of 17 max
- Everyday words
- 19%
- common in ordinary English
- Most common ending
- S
- 33.3% of words
Most common last letters
- s 33.3%
- c 14.3%
- m 14.3%
Rare words worth knowing
Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.
Highest-scoring eight-letter word containing CTR
t 1r 1a 1c 3t 1r 1i 1x 8
T 1 + R 1 + A 1 + C 3 + T 1 + R 1 + I 1 + X 8 = 17 points
- Double word
- 34 pts
- Triple word
- 51 pts
Face value of the tiles, then the whole word on a double- or triple-word square (letter bonuses and bingos not included).
tractrix
No dictionary definition on file. This is a valid game word that standard dictionaries rarely cover.
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How many eight-letter words containing CTR are there?
There are 21 eight-letter words containing CTR in our combined English word list. Other dictionaries give different totals, so switch dictionary at the top of the list to compare.
What is the highest-scoring eight-letter word containing CTR?
TRACTRIX is worth 17 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are SPECTRUM (14), PLECTRUM (14), ECTROPIC (14).
What are some common eight-letter words containing CTR?
Everyday examples include ELECTRIC, SPECTRUM, DOCTRINE, ELECTRON, PLECTRUM, SPECTRAL. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.
Which rare eight-letter words containing CTR score well?
Uncommon but valid choices include TRACTRIX (17), ECTROPIC (14), ACTRESSY (13), VICTRESS (13). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.