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

This fixed pattern is a narrow one: the same seven-letter pattern with S first and C last has 48 matches. Only two of the T–C entries count as common, so many candidates are better suited to a word list or a high-value play than everyday guessing. TRAFFIC and TITANIC are recognizable starting points among the examples.

What stands out in the T–C pattern

• The pattern returns 28 entries across tournament dictionaries.
• Collins includes all 28; ENABLE and NWL2023 each include 24.
• Only two entries meet the common-word frequency measure.
• TAXEMIC and TOXEMIC tie for the highest score at 18 points.
• TRAFFIC scores 15 points, while TITANIC is another familiar example.

Which T–C words score highest?

TAXEMIC and TOXEMIC lead at 18 points each, with TAXITIC next at 16. TRAFFIC and TRIFFIC score 15, while TROPHIC, TECHNIC, THERMIC, and TRYPTIC each reach 14. The average score across the pattern is 12.1.

The ranking puts unusual spellings ahead of the more recognizable options. TRAFFIC is a familiar 15-point play, but TAXEMIC tops it by three points; check your game's word list before relying on less familiar entries.

How to use 7-letter words with T first and C last

For a clue-solving starting point, try TRAFFIC or TITANIC before testing obscure forms. Only two matches count as common, so a high score does not mean a word is likely to come to mind during a timed puzzle.

For a scoring play, keep TAXEMIC and TOXEMIC in view, then compare TAXITIC at 16. The useful distinction is purpose: familiar examples are easier to recall, while the top scorers are less obvious candidates. Across all 28 matches the average score is 12.1, so a typical entry lands near 12 points.

The dictionary split matters too: Collins has four more matches than either ENABLE or NWL2023. A word that fits all seven letters may still be rejected in a game using a different word list.