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
etches	11	11
etching	15	15
etchings	16	16
etheric	12	12
ethic	10	10
ethical	13	13
ethicalities	18	18
ethicality	18	18
ethically	18	18
ethicalness	18	18
ethicals	14	14
ethician	14	14
ethicians	15	15
ethicist	13	13
ethicists	14	14
ethicize	22	22
ethicized	24	24
ethicizes	23	23
ethicizing	27	27
ethics	11	11
ethnarch	16	16
ethnarchs	17	17
ethnic	12	12
ethnical	15	15
ethnically	20	20