7-letter words with C as the 3rd letter and S as the 5th letter

Seven letters create room for several word families in this pattern. Focused, focuses, and focuses’ close relatives share a recognizable shape, while hacksaw and fuchsia show how varied the first two letters can be. Only seven entries rank among the commonest English words, so expect a mix of familiar plays and less common vocabulary.

How many 7-letter words have C third and S fifth?

• There are 79 tournament-dictionary words matching the C-third, S-fifth pattern.
• Seven entries fall within the top 25,000 English words by frequency.
• A definition is available for 71 of the matching words.
• The most frequent final letter is S: 38 words end that way, compared with 12 ending in D.
• Cockshy leads the Scrabble scoring list at 21 points before board bonuses.

Which endings and examples stand out?

The final S is a strong clue: 38 of the 79 entries end in S. Focuses, excuses, recasts, and locusts illustrate that plural or verb-form ending. Another 12 finish in D, as in focused, accused, and excused.

The first letter spreads the pattern across several groups. F leads with 10 words; E and I each contribute nine, while A contributes eight. Familiar examples include focused, accused, and excuses, but the seven common entries are only a small slice of the full set.

Which matching words score well?

Cockshy scores 21 points, followed by jacksie at 20 and hacksaw at 19 before premium squares. Hacksaw is a more recognizable option than the top scorer, and it still carries a strong 19-point base value. Check your rack and the board: letter placement changes the result.

The 79-word total combines entries from ENABLE, Collins, and NWL2023; the dictionaries do not contain identical sets. Treat the count as a combined pool, not a promise that every word is accepted in your game. Check your game's word list before challenging an unfamiliar play.