Words with 'c' as the first letter that end with 'xis'


For this search, there are 14 entries available.

8 letter words

  • cathexis

9 letter words

  • catalexis
  • cytotaxis
  • clinoaxis

10 letter words

  • caulotaxis
  • chemotaxis

11 letter words

  • chemiotaxis
  • chiropraxis

12 letter words

  • colporrhexis

13 letter words

  • calciphylaxis
  • cardiorrhexis
  • cleidorrhexis

15 letter words

  • countercathexis

16 letter words

  • chemoprophylaxis

What is an unusual word from this page of words that start with 'c' and end with 'xis'?
Undoubtedly one of the most stand out words from this list is 'chemiotaxis'. The typical definition of 'chemiotaxis' is as follows: "The sensitiveness exhibited by small free-swimming organisms, as bacteria, zoöspores of algæ, etc., to chemical substances held in solution. They may be attracted (positive chemotaxis) or repelled (negative chemotaxis). -- Chem`o*tac"tic (#), a. -- Chem`o*tac"tic*al*ly, adv.". Credit to the Oxford Dictionary.

In Scrabble, what is the highest score possible using this list of words with 'c' as the first letter that end with 'xis'?
One can make 'cathexis' for a score of 20 points.

How many words are available using this combination of letters?
There are 14 entries covering all combinations.

How many characters does the longest word from this page consist of?
Consider 'chemoprophylaxis'