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9-Letter Words Starting With CAP

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Popular 9-Letter Words Starting With CAP

The most familiar words on this list, with their Scrabble scores.

All 9-Letter Words Starting With CAP 68 words

How common is CAP at the start of nine-letter words?

Our combined English word list has 68 nine-letter words that start with CAP. They average 15.7 points, the best is CAPSIZING (23 points) and 39.7% end in S.

Total words
68
Average Scrabble score
15.7
out of 23 max
Everyday words
13%
common in ordinary English
Most common ending
S
39.7% of words

Most common last letters

  • s 39.7%
  • e 13.2%
  • d 10.3%

Top vowel pairs

  • io8.8%
  • ai5.9%
  • ie5.9%

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 nine-letter word that starts with CAP

c 3a 1p 3s 1i 1z 10i 1n 1g 2

C 3 + A 1 + P 3 + S 1 + I 1 + Z 10 + I 1 + N 1 + G 2 = 23 points

Double word
46 pts
Triple word
69 pts

Face value of the tiles, then the whole word on a double- or triple-word square (letter bonuses and bingos not included).

capsizing

  1. noun(nautical) the event of a boat accidentally turning over in the water
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How many nine-letter words that start with CAP are there?

There are 68 nine-letter words that start with CAP 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 nine-letter word that starts with CAP?

CAPSIZING is worth 23 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are CAPONIZED (23), CAPONIZES (22), CAPSIZALS (22).

What are some common nine-letter words that start with CAP?

Everyday examples include CAPACITOR, CAPTIVATE, CAPILLARY, CAPTIVITY, CAPTURING, CAPACIOUS, CAPARISON, CAPSULING. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.

Which rare nine-letter words that start with CAP score well?

Uncommon but valid choices include CAPONIZED (23), CAPONIZES (22), CAPSIZALS (22), CAPSULIZE (22). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.