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6-Letter Words With CESS

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Popular 6-Letter Words With CESS

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

All 6-Letter Words With CESS 6 words

How often does CESS appear in six-letter words?

Our combined English word list has 6 six-letter words containing CESS. They average 9.7 points and the best is EXCESS (15 points).

Total words
6
Average Scrabble score
9.7
out of 15 max
Everyday words
50%
common in ordinary English
Most common ending
S
66.7% of words

Most common last letters

  • s 66.7%
  • d 16.7%
  • r 16.7%

Rare words worth knowing

Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.

Highest-scoring six-letter word containing CESS

e 1x 8c 3e 1s 1s 1

E 1 + X 8 + C 3 + E 1 + S 1 + S 1 = 15 points

Double word
30 pts
Triple word
45 pts

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

excess

  1. nouna quantity much larger than is needed
  2. nounimmoderation as a consequence of going beyond sufficient or permitted limits
  3. nounthe state of being more than full
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6-Letter Words With CESS FAQ

How many six-letter words containing CESS are there?

There are 6 six-letter words containing CESS 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 six-letter word containing CESS?

EXCESS is worth 15 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are ACCESS (10), CESSED (9), RECESS (8).

What are some common six-letter words containing CESS?

Everyday examples include ACCESS, EXCESS, RECESS. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.

Which rare six-letter words containing CESS score well?

Uncommon but valid choices include CESSED (9), CESSER (8), CESSES (8). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.