8-Letter Words With DC
- 29 words
- All English dictionaries
- Scrabble points
Popular 8-Letter Words With DC
The most familiar words on this list, with their Scrabble scores.
All 8-Letter Words With DC 29 words
How often does DC appear in eight-letter words?
Our combined English word list has 29 eight-letter words containing DC. They average 15.1 points, the best is HANDCUFF (20 points) and 24.1% end in E.
- Total words
- 29
- Average Scrabble score
- 15.1
- out of 20 max
- Everyday words
- 14%
- common in ordinary English
- Most common ending
- E
- 24.1% of words
Most common last letters
- e 24.1%
- s 20.7%
- p 10.3%
Top vowel pairs
- oo17.2%
- ee6.9%
- ai3.4%
Share of words where these two vowels sit side by side.
Rare words worth knowing
Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.
Highest-scoring eight-letter word containing DC
h 4a 1n 1d 2c 3u 1f 4f 4
H 4 + A 1 + N 1 + D 2 + C 3 + U 1 + F 4 + F 4 = 20 points
- Double word
- 40 pts
- Triple word
- 60 pts
Face value of the tiles, then the whole word on a double- or triple-word square (letter bonuses and bingos not included).
handcuff
- nounshackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs
- verbconfine or restrain with or as if with manacles or handcuffs“The police handcuffed the suspect at the scene of the crime”
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How many eight-letter words containing DC are there?
There are 29 eight-letter words containing DC 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 DC?
HANDCUFF is worth 20 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are WOODCOCK (20), COLDCOCK (19), WOODCHIP (19).
What are some common eight-letter words containing DC?
Everyday examples include HANDCUFF, BIRDCAGE, GODCHILD, WILDCATS, WOODCOCK, HANDCART, REDCOATS, PODCASTS. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.
Which rare eight-letter words containing DC score well?
Uncommon but valid choices include COLDCOCK (19), WOODCHIP (19), WOODCHOP (19), WOODCHAT (17). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.