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

The pattern puts C at the front and Y at the finish, but leaves five letters open. That gives you familiar choices such as CENTURY, CHARITY, and CHIMNEY alongside less common plays. Only 19 of the 136 words fall among the most frequent English words, so expect a mix of everyday vocabulary and specialist entries.

At a glance: familiar words and rare plays

• There are 136 matching words, including COMPANY, COUNTRY, and CLEARLY.
• CENTURY, CHARITY, and CUSTODY are familiar options with different middle-letter patterns.
• CHINTZY and CACHEXY tie for the top score at 24 points.
• The average score is 15.2, while 100 entries have definitions.

How many 7-letter words have C first and Y last?

There are 136. The pattern includes everyday words such as COUNTRY and COMPANY, but also specific terms such as COOKERY, CALVARY, and CHYMIFY. That range matters when a puzzle confirms the outer letters but gives you little help with the middle.

Frequency is a sharper filter than the pattern itself: only 19 entries rank among common English words. The dictionary counts also differ: 132 appear in Collins, 115 in NWL2023, and 106 in ENABLE. Those counts overlap, so they should not be added together; check your game's word list before playing an unfamiliar entry.

7-letter words with C first and Y last: scoring

CHINTZY and CACHEXY lead the scores at 24 points each; CHYMIFY follows at 23. CRAZILY and CLIQUEY score 21 apiece. These options show why checking the inner letters pays off: the fixed C and Y do not determine the score on their own.

For a practical board search, first check whether a high-value letter such as Z or X can reach a premium square, then confirm the whole word fits. CHINTZY is a standout candidate, but many of the highest scorers are less familiar than COMPANY or CENTURY. For clue solving, start with recognizable candidates; for scoring, inspect the unusual middle letters.