123 Words Starting With CIRC
The prefix CIRC appears in 123 words, from 5-letter words up to 15 letters. The biggest cluster is 12-letter words with 22 entries. Average word length: 11.6 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 CIRC: CIRCULARIZATION (28 pts), CIRCUMAMBIENTLY (28 pts), CIRCUMFLEXES (28 pts), CIRCULARIZING (27 pts), CIRCUMJACENT (27 pts). The shortest is CIRCA (5 letters) and the longest is CIRCULARIZATION (15 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words ending in LOGY.
Notable words: CIRCA — approximately [adv].; CIRCLE — to revolve around [v].; CIRCLED — to revolve around [v].; CIRCLERS — one who encircles [n]. Browse words starting with TIP for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that starts with CIRC?
CIRCULARIZATION scores 28 points. Runner-up: CIRCUMAMBIENTLY at 28 points. See words ending in BENT for more high-value options.
How many words start with CIRC?
Our dictionary has 123 words that start with CIRC. They range from 5 to 15 letters, with 12-letter words being the most common (22).
What is the shortest word that starts with CIRC?
CIRCA at just 5 letters. It means: approximately [adv].