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
ethnicities	17	17
ethnicity	17	17
ethnics	13	13
ethnobiological	28	28
ethnobotanical	25	25
ethnocentric	22	22
ethnocentricity	27	27
ethnocentrism	23	23
ethnocentrisms	24	24
ethnographic	25	25
ethnographical	28	28
ethnohistoric	21	21
ethnohistorical	24	24
ethnologic	19	19
ethnological	22	22
ethnomedical	23	23
ethnomedicine	24	24
ethnomedicines	25	25
ethnomusicology	30	30
ethnoscience	22	22
ethnosciences	23	23
ethological	20	20
ethylenic	18	18
ethylic	15	15
etic	7	7