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
esterifications	22	22
esthetic	13	13
esthetical	16	16
esthetically	21	21
esthetician	17	17
estheticians	18	18
estheticism	19	19
estheticisms	20	20
estheticize	25	25
estheticized	27	27
estheticizes	26	26
estheticizing	30	30
esthetics	14	14
estrogenic	16	16
estrogenically	24	24
esurience	14	14
esuriences	15	15
etcetera	11	11
etceteras	12	12
etch	9	9
etchant	13	13
etchants	14	14
etched	12	12
etcher	11	11
etchers	12	12