44 Words Starting With CHRON
The prefix CHRON appears in 44 words, from 7-letter words up to 15 letters. The biggest cluster is 11-letter words with 9 entries. Average word length: 11.4 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 CHRON: CHRONOGRAPHIC (26 pts), CHRONOGRAPHY (26 pts), CHRONOLOGICALLY (26 pts), CHRONOTHERAPY (26 pts), CHRONOGRAPHIES (25 pts). The shortest is CHRONIC (7 letters) and the longest is CHRONOBIOLOGIES (15 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words ending in T.
Notable words: CHRONIC — long-lasting [adj, n].; CHRONAXY — a time constant in the excitation of a nerve or muscle [n].; CHRONAXIE — a time constant in the excitation of a nerve or muscle [n]. Browse words starting with AGAINST for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that starts with CHRON?
CHRONOGRAPHIC scores 26 points. Runner-up: CHRONOGRAPHY at 26 points. See words ending in ED for more high-value options.
How many words start with CHRON?
Our dictionary has 44 words that start with CHRON. They range from 7 to 15 letters, with 11-letter words being the most common (9).
What is the shortest word that starts with CHRON?
CHRONIC at just 7 letters. It means: long-lasting [adj, n].