7-Letter Words Starting With CU

Q: How many seven-letter words that start with CU are there?

There are 211 seven-letter words that start with CU 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 seven-letter word that starts with CU?

CUMQUAT is worth 20 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are CUTBACK (17), CUPCAKE (17), CUMSHAW (17).

Q: What are some common seven-letter words that start with CU?

Everyday examples include CURIOUS , CULTURE , CURRENT , CURTAIN , CUNNING , CULPRIT , CUSTARD , CUTTING . Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.

Q: Which rare seven-letter words that start with CU score well?

Uncommon but valid choices include CUMQUAT (20), CURCHEF (17), CUBBISH (16), CUBICLY (16). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.

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All 7-Letter Words Starting With CU 211 words

How common is CU at the start of seven-letter words?

Our combined English word list has 211 seven-letter words that start with CU. They average 11.5 points, the best is CUMQUAT (20 points) and 41.7% end in S.

Total words: 211
Average Scrabble score: 11.5; out of 20 max
Everyday words: 19%; common in ordinary English
Most common ending: S; 41.7% of words

Most common last letters

s 41.7%
e 11.8%
r 8.5%

Top vowel pairs

ie10.4%
ui3.3%
io1.9%

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Highest-scoring seven-letter word that starts with CU

c ₃u ₁m ₃q ₁₀u ₁a ₁t ₁

C 3 + U 1 + M 3 + Q 10 + U 1 + A 1 + T 1 = 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).

cumquat

nounany of several trees or shrubs of the genus Fortunella bearing small orange-colored edible fruits with thick sweet-flavored skin and sour pulp

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How many seven-letter words that start with CU are there?

There are 211 seven-letter words that start with CU 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 seven-letter word that starts with CU?

CUMQUAT is worth 20 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are CUTBACK (17), CUPCAKE (17), CUMSHAW (17).

What are some common seven-letter words that start with CU?

Everyday examples include CURIOUS, CULTURE, CURRENT, CURTAIN, CUNNING, CULPRIT, CUSTARD, CUTTING. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.

Which rare seven-letter words that start with CU score well?

Uncommon but valid choices include CUMQUAT (20), CURCHEF (17), CUBBISH (16), CUBICLY (16). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.