8-letter words containing a, s, t, i, c
- backlist — a publisher's previously published books that are still available
- basaltic — the dark, dense igneous rock of a lava flow or minor intrusion, composed essentially of labradorite and pyroxene and often displaying a columnar structure.
- basicity — the state of being a base
- basilect — (in a region where creole is or has been spoken) the dialect closest to that creole and furthest removed from the most prestigious dialect (the acrolect) of the region
- betacism — a type of speech impediment where the b sound is excessive
- cabalist — a member of a cabal.
- cabinets — Plural form of cabinet.
- caecitis — an inflammation of the caecum
- caitiffs — Plural form of caitiff.
- calixtus — (Alfonso de Borja; Alfonso Borgia) 1378–1458, Spanish ecclesiastic: pope 1455–58.
- callisto — a nymph who attracted the love of Zeus and was changed into a bear by Hera. Zeus then set her in the sky as the constellation Ursa Major
- calorist — a believer in caloric theory
- cambists — Plural form of cambist.
- campiest — of, relating to, or characterized by camp: a campy send-up of romantic operetta.
- campsite — A campsite is a place where people who are on holiday can stay in tents.
- canistel — an evergreen tree, Pouteria campechiana, that is native to Central America and the West Indies
- canister — A canister is a strong metal container. It is used to hold gases or chemical substances.
- canities — greyness or whiteness of hair
- canoeist — A canoeist is someone who is skilled at racing and performing tests of skill in a canoe.
- canonist — a specialist in canon law
- canstick — a candlestick
- cantinas — Plural form of cantina.
- cantoris — (in antiphonal music) to be sung by the cantorial side of a choir
- cantrips — Plural form of cantrip.
- capitals — Plural form of capital.
- capitols — Plural form of capitol.
- captains — Plural form of captain.
- captions — Plural form of caption.
- captious — apt to make trivial criticisms; fault-finding; carping
- captives — Plural form of captive; persons held prisoner.
- carditis — inflammation of the heart
- carnitas — A Mexican dish involving strips of braised or roasted pork.
- carotids — Plural form of carotid.
- castalia — a spring on Mount Parnassus: in ancient Greece sacred to Apollo and the Muses and believed to be a source of inspiration
- casteism — the belief in, and adherence to, the caste system
- castilho — Antonio Feliciano de [ahn-taw-n-yoo fuh-lees-yah-noo] /ɑ̃ˈtɔˈn yu fə lisˈyɑ nu/ (Show IPA), 1800–75, Portuguese poet.
- castilla — Ramón [rah-mawn] /rɑˈmɔn/ (Show IPA), 1797–1867, Peruvian general and statesman: president of Peru 1845–51 and 1855–62.
- castillo — Antonio [ahn-taw-nyaw] /ɑnˈtɔ nyɔ/ (Show IPA), (Antonio Cánovas del Castillo del Rey) 1908–1984, Spanish fashion designer.
- castings — Plural form of casting.
- castiron — Alternative spelling of cast iron.
- castizos — Plural form of castizo.
- castling — the act of moving the king two squares laterally on the first rank and placing the nearest rook on the square passed over by the king, either towards the king's side or the queen's side
- castrati — a male singer, especially in the 18th century, castrated before puberty to prevent his soprano or contralto voice range from changing.
- castries — the capital and chief port of St Lucia. Pop: 14 000 (2005 est)
- casuists — Plural form of casuist.
- cat suit — a jumpsuit.
- catbirds — Plural form of catbird.
- cathexis — concentration of psychic energy on a single goal
- cathisma — a short hymn used as a response
- catslide — (in early American architecture) a steep roof ending close to the ground, as on a saltbox.