9-Letter Words Starting With CI

Q: How many nine-letter words that start with CI are there?

There are 100 nine-letter words that start with CI in our combined English word list. Other dictionaries give different totals, so switch dictionary at the top of the list to compare.

Q: What is the highest-scoring nine-letter word that starts with CI?

CIVILIZED is worth 24 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are CITIZENRY (23), CITIZENLY (23), CIVILIZER (23).

Q: What are some common nine-letter words that start with CI?

Everyday examples include CIRCULATE , CIRCUITRY , CIGARETTE , CIRRHOSIS , CIVILIANS , CIRCADIAN , CIRCULARS , CIGARILLO . Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.

Q: Which rare nine-letter words that start with CI score well?

Uncommon but valid choices include CIVILIZED (24), CIVILIZER (23), CIVILIZES (23), CICATRIZE (22). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.

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

Our combined English word list has 100 nine-letter words that start with CI. They average 14.6 points, the best is CIVILIZED (24 points) and 44% end in S.

Total words: 100
Average Scrabble score: 14.6; out of 24 max
Everyday words: 9%; common in ordinary English
Most common ending: S; 44% of words

Most common last letters

s 44%
e 18%
d 7%

Top vowel pairs

ia7%
io6%
ou4%

Share of words where these two vowels sit side by side.

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Highest-scoring nine-letter word that starts with CI

c ₃i ₁v ₄i ₁l ₁i ₁z ₁₀e ₁d ₂

C 3 + I 1 + V 4 + I 1 + L 1 + I 1 + Z 10 + E 1 + D 2 = 24 points

Double word: 48 pts
Triple word: 72 pts

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

civilized

adjectivehaving a high state of culture and development both social and technological“terrorist acts that shocked the civilized world”
adjectivemarked by refinement in taste and manners“cultivated speech”

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How many nine-letter words that start with CI are there?

There are 100 nine-letter words that start with CI 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 CI?

CIVILIZED is worth 24 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are CITIZENRY (23), CITIZENLY (23), CIVILIZER (23).

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

Everyday examples include CIRCULATE, CIRCUITRY, CIGARETTE, CIRRHOSIS, CIVILIANS, CIRCADIAN, CIRCULARS, CIGARILLO. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.

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

Uncommon but valid choices include CIVILIZED (24), CIVILIZER (23), CIVILIZES (23), CICATRIZE (22). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.