151 Words Starting With CER
The prefix CER appears in 151 words, from 4-letter words up to 15 letters. The biggest cluster is 8-letter words with 26 entries. Average word length: 8.9 letters.
C is the second most productive starting letter, thanks to its dual pronunciation: hard before A, O, U (cat, corn, cup) and soft before E, I, Y (cell, city, cycle).
Highest-scoring Scrabble plays that start with CER: CEREBROVASCULAR (24 pts), CERTIFICATORY (23 pts), CERVEZAS (22 pts), CERTIFIABLY (21 pts), CERTIFICATING (21 pts). The shortest is CERE (4 letters) and the longest is CEREBROVASCULAR (15 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words ending in DIER.
Notable words: CERE — to wrap in a waxy cloth [v].; CERCI — a sensory appendage of an insect [n].; CERATE — a stiff ointment composed of wax, lard, or oil, and other ingredients [n].; CERAMAL — a strong alloy of a metal with a heat-resisting compound, esp. Browse words starting with KHA for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that starts with CER?
CEREBROVASCULAR scores 24 points. Runner-up: CERTIFICATORY at 23 points. See words ending in R for more high-value options.
How many words start with CER?
Our dictionary has 151 words that start with CER. They range from 4 to 15 letters, with 8-letter words being the most common (26).
What is the shortest word that starts with CER?
CERE at just 4 letters. It means: to wrap in a waxy cloth [v].