9-letter words containing p, c, o, s
- scapolite — any of a group of minerals of variable composition, essentially silicates of aluminum, calcium, and sodium, occurring as massive aggregates or tetragonal crystals.
- scarpetto — a type of shoe traditionally worn by Alpine climbers
- schizopod — any crustacean of the former order or division Schizopoda, now divided into the orders Mysidacea, comprising the opossum shrimps, and Euphausiacea, comprising krill.
- sciophyte — any plant that grows best in the shade
- sciosophy — supposed knowledge of natural or supernatural phenomena or forces, usually based on tradition, as astrology or phrenology.
- scoop out — remove, take out
- scoopable — able to be scooped
- scope out — extent or range of view, outlook, application, operation, effectiveness, etc.: an investigation of wide scope.
- scopeloid — a member of a family of deep-sea fish with luminous spots
- scopoline — a soluble crystalline alkaloid obtained from the decomposition of scopolamine and used as a sedative. Formula: C8H13NO2
- scops owl — any of a group of small owls having ear tufts and a whistling call, especially Otus scops (Old World scops owl) and O. sunia (Oriental scops owl)
- scopulate — broom-shaped; brushlike.
- scorpioid — resembling a scorpion.
- scotophil — living and flourishing in darkness.
- scrapbook — an album in which pictures, newspaper clippings, etc., may be pasted or mounted.
- screw top — (of a container) having a top that screws on.
- screw-top — (of a container) having a top that screws on.
- scriptory — of or relating to writing
- serotypic — of or relating to a serotype
- sharecrop — to cultivate (farmland) as a sharecropper
- sheepcote — a pen or covered enclosure for sheep.
- shopcraft — any of various skilled trades involving maintenance or repair work, as metalworking or boilermaking, especially in the railroad industry.
- show copy — a positive print of a film for use at an important presentation such as a premiere
- showpiece — something that is displayed or exhibited.
- showplace — an estate, mansion, or the like, usually open to the public, renowned for its beauty, excellent design and workmanship, historical interest, etc.
- simpatico — congenial or like-minded; likable: I find our new neighbor simpatico in every respect.
- skiascope — retinoscope.
- skiascopy — retinoscope.
- sleepcoat — a lightweight, knee-length garment for sleep or lounging, styled like a pajama top and having a sash.
- slipcover — a cover of cloth or other material for a piece of furniture, as an upholstered chair or sofa, made so as to be easily removable.
- slo pitch — slow pitch
- slo-pitch — a type of softball with ten players per side and in which each pitch must travel in an arc from three to ten feet high.
- snowcreep — a continuous, slow, downhill movement of snow.
- snowscape — landscape covered with snow.
- sociopath — a person with a psychopathic personality whose behavior is antisocial, often criminal, and who lacks a sense of moral responsibility or social conscience.
- soft copy — computer output displayed on the screen of a VDT (opposed to hard copy).
- somascope — a medical instrument used to inspect internal organs for disease
- someplace — somewhere.
- sophistic — of the nature of sophistry; fallacious.
- sophocles — 495?–406? b.c, Greek dramatist.
- soporific — causing or tending to cause sleep.
- space out — the unlimited or incalculably great three-dimensional realm or expanse in which all material objects are located and all events occur.
- spaceport — a site at which spacecraft are tested, launched, sheltered, maintained, etc.
- spaceshot — a launch of a space vehicle beyond the earth's atmosphere.
- spasmodic — pertaining to or of the nature of a spasm; characterized by spasms.
- spectator — a weekly periodical (1711–12, 1714) issued by Joseph Addison and Richard Steele.
- speed cop — a policeman who rides a motorcycle and who checks the speeds at which motorists are travelling
- spicewood — spicebush (def 1).
- splotches — a large, irregular spot; blot; stain; blotch.
- sporicide — a substance or preparation for killing spores.