7-letter words with C as the 1st letter and S as the 4th letter

The pattern is C _ _ S _ _ _, so both known letters stay fixed while the other five remain open. Familiar matches include CLASSES, CLOSING, and CRYSTAL. Only 34 entries count as common words, which means the full set reaches well beyond everyday vocabulary. Use the examples to check a clue, then narrow by the final letter or your game’s dictionary.

Quick facts about this C-and-S pattern

• 179 words start with C and place S in the fourth position.
• CLASSIC, CLASSES, and CLOSING are recognizable examples in the set.
• Just 34 matches are classed as common words.
• CAPSIZE tops the scoring examples at 20 points; COMSYMP scores 18.
• S is the most frequent ending, shared by 51 matches.

Which words fit the C _ _ S pattern?

Start with the fixed frame C _ _ S _ _ _. Words such as CAUSING, CONSENT, and CRASHED fit it, while a word with S in the fifth slot does not. That distinction matters when a puzzle gives you exact positions rather than just a collection of letters.

The endings offer another quick filter: 51 words finish in S, while R, E, and D are the next most frequent final letters. Try familiar candidates like CLASSES or CROSSES first; less familiar matches such as COMSYMP belong to the scoring list, but may not suit an everyday clue.

7-letter words with C as the 1st letter and S as the 4th letter

CAPSIZE is the standout scorer at 20 points, ahead of COMSYMP at 18. The high-scoring examples include several less familiar words, so don’t assume a large tile total means a strong everyday guess. For a more recognizable option, CLASSIC and CRYSTAL are both in the examples.

Dictionary coverage varies: the set has 177 Collins entries, 150 NWL2023 entries, and 140 ENABLE entries. The full total counts words found in at least one of those tournament lists, not words accepted by every game. Check your game’s word list before relying on an unfamiliar match.