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/ˈsɛn.tɚ/adjective · noun · verb

Center can refer to an area that is approximately central within some larger region, the piece of ground in the outfield directly ahead of the catcher, or a building dedicated to a particular activity. As a verb, center can mean to direct one's attention on something, move into the center, or center upon.

23 meanings6 lettersScrabble 8

Length

6

Scrabble

8

WWF

10

Starts

CE

Ends

TER

Difficulty

Medium

Dictionary

What Does “CENTER” Mean?

/ˈsɛn.tɚ/

center has 23 documented senses across adjective, noun, verb.

Adjective

2 senses
1

equally distant from the extremes

2

of or belonging to neither the right nor the left politically or intellectually

Synonyms

Noun

18 senses
1

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

it is in the center of town

they ran forward into the heart of the struggle

they were in the eye of the storm

2

the piece of ground in the outfield directly ahead of the catcher

he hit the ball to deep center

3

a building dedicated to a particular activity

they were raising money to build a new center for research

Synonyms

4

a point equidistant from the ends of a line or the extremities of a figure

5

the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience

the gist of the prosecutor's argument

the heart and soul of the Republican Party

the nub of the story

6

the object upon which interest and attention focuses

his stories made him the center of the party

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7

a cluster of nerve cells governing a specific bodily process

in most people the speech center is in the left hemisphere

Synonyms

8

the middle of a military or naval formation

they had to reinforce the center

Synonyms

9

(basketball) the person who plays center on a basketball team

Synonyms

10

(football) the person who plays center on the line of scrimmage and snaps the ball to the quarterback

the center fumbled the handoff

11

a place where some particular activity is concentrated

they received messages from several centers

Synonyms

12

politically moderate persons; centrists

Synonyms

13

(ice hockey) the person who plays center on a hockey team

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14

the sweet central portion of a piece of candy that is enclosed in chocolate or some other covering

Synonyms

15

mercantile establishment consisting of a carefully landscaped complex of shops representing leading merchandisers; usually includes restaurants and a convenient parking area; a modern version of the traditional marketplace

a good plaza should have a movie house

they spent their weekends at the local malls

16

the position on a hockey team of the player who participates in the face off at the beginning of the game

Synonyms

17

(American football) the position of the player on the line of scrimmage who puts the ball in play

it is a center's responsibility to get the football to the quarterback

Synonyms

18

a position on a basketball team of the player who participates in the jump that starts the game

Synonyms

Verb

3 senses
1

center upon

Her entire attention centered on her children

Our day revolved around our work

Synonyms

2

direct one's attention on something

Please focus on your studies and not on your hobbies

3

move into the center

That vase in the picture is not centered

Synonyms

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

6

Vowels

2

Consonants

4

Word Intelligence

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Definition

equally distant from the extremes

Length

6 letters

Starts With

C

Ends With

R

Vowels

2

Consonants

4

Letters

C, E, N, T, E, R

Use Case

Useful for Scrabble, Wordle, crosswords, anagrams, and other word games.

Letter Breakdown

c
e
n
t
e
r

Word Facts

Key letter, score, and pattern facts for center.

CENTER is a 6-letter word.
It has a Scrabble score of 8.
It starts with C and ends with R.
It contains 2 vowels and 4 consonants.
Its vowel share is about 33%.
It has 1 repeated letter.
It is not a palindrome.
Letter pattern: ABCDBE.
Vowel/consonant pattern: CVCCVC.

Word Strategy

Strategy notes for using center in Scrabble, Wordle-style games, crosswords, and anagram solving.

Scrabble Strategy

★★★☆☆

CENTER has a Scrabble score of 8. It is useful for balancing a rack and building steady board position.

Wordle Strategy

★★☆☆☆

CENTER is not five letters, so it is not a standard Wordle answer, but its letter pattern can still help with word analysis.

Crossword Strategy

★★★★☆

CENTER can be useful in crossword solving because it has a clear starting letter, ending letter, and 6-letter structure.

Anagram Strategy

★★★☆☆

CENTER contains repeated letters, which can make anagram solving more constrained but also easier to pattern-match.

Letter Intelligence

A deeper look at the letter structure, patterns, and useful game signals inside center.

Unique Letters

5

Repeated Letters

1

Highest Value Letter

C

Letter Pattern

ABCDBE

CV Pattern

CVCCVC

Vowel Share

33%

Consonant Share

67%

Bigrams

CE, EN, NT, TE, ER

Trigrams

CEN, ENT, NTE, TER

Crossword Intelligence

Crossword-style clues, crossing help, and pattern notes for center.

CENTER is a 6-letter standard crossword entry.
It starts with C and ends with R, which helps narrow crossword crossings.
It contains 2 vowels and 4 consonants.
Its vowel/consonant pattern is CVCCVC.
Crossword difficulty estimate: Medium.

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Word Usage Insights

Practical observations about how this word performs in different word games and puzzle situations.

This word contains 6 letters and is suitable for medium-length word games.
Its consonant/vowel pattern is CVCCVC, making it relatively challenging to recognize.
With a Scrabble score of 8, it offers moderate scoring potential.
The word begins with C and ends with R, making it useful for solving pattern-based puzzles.
Some letters repeat, which can be useful when identifying anagrams.

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