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
erythrocyte	20	20
erythrocytes	21	21
erythrocytic	24	24
erythromycin	25	25
erythromycins	26	26
erythropoietic	24	24
escadrille	16	16
escadrilles	17	17
escalade	13	13
escaladed	15	15
escalader	14	14
escaladers	15	15
escalades	14	14
escalading	18	18
escalate	12	12
escalated	14	14
escalates	13	13
escalating	17	17
escalation	15	15
escalations	16	16
escalator	13	13
escalators	14	14
escalatory	16	16
escallop	16	16
escalloped	19	19