Words with the letter C

The letter C can be a clever asset in Scrabble when used strategically. Valued at 3 points, it offers more scoring potential than some of the more common consonants, without being as difficult to play as higher-point tiles like X or Q. C works well at the start of many common words—like cat, cold, or clean—and it’s also found in blends like ch, cl, or cr, which opens up a variety of word possibilities. If you’re able to land a C on a double or triple letter score, it can quickly turn an ordinary word into a strong point earner.

One of the best ways to play C is by pairing it with high-frequency vowels like A or O to build words such as can, cop, or code. You can also use it to extend words: for example, turning are into care or old into cold. Keep an eye out for opportunities to create compound words or plural forms using C. While C isn’t used in many two-letter words, its role in creating longer, higher-scoring plays makes it an essential part of a smart Scrabble strategy. Played at the right time, C can be the key to gaining an edge on the board.

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Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
encumbrances	27	27
encyclic	21	21
encyclical	24	24
encyclicals	25	25
encyclics	22	22
encyclopaedia	27	27
encyclopaedias	28	28
encyclopaedic	30	30
encyclopedia	26	26
encyclopedias	27	27
encyclopedic	29	29
encyclopedism	30	30
encyclopedist	27	27
encyclopedists	28	28
encyst	12	12
encysted	15	15
encysting	18	18
encystment	20	20
encystments	21	21
encysts	13	13
endarch	14	14
endarchies	17	17
endarchy	17	17
endarterectomy	24	24
endcap	14	14