CENTURY
/ˈsɛn.t͡ʃə.ɹiː/
7 letters · 3 syllables · noun
Definition of CENTURY
A period of 100 consecutive years; often specifically a numbered period with conventional start and end dates, e.g., the twentieth century, which stretches from (strictly) 1901 through 2000, or (informally) 1900 through 1999. The first century AD was from 1 to 100.
A unit in ancient Roman army, originally of 100 army soldiers as part of a cohort, later of more varied sizes (but typically containing 60 to 70 or 80) soldiers or other men (guards, police, firemen), commanded by a centurion.
A political division of ancient Rome, meeting in the Centuriate Assembly.
Word Details
Is CENTURY a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CENTURY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of CENTURY earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 62 points total.
Letter Values for CENTURY
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | e | n | t | u | r | y | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 12 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in CENTURY
85 words from the letters in CENTURY
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How to Use CENTURY in Word Games
CENTURY is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since CENTURY uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 62 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble CENTURY to find 85 additional valid words.