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
excavators	24	24
exceed	17	17
exceedance	25	25
exceedances	26	26
exceeded	20	20
exceedence	25	25
exceedences	26	26
exceeder	19	19
exceeders	20	20
exceeding	23	23
exceedingly	28	28
exceeds	18	18
excel	16	16
excelled	21	21
excellence	26	26
excellences	27	27
excellencies	28	28
excellency	28	28
excellent	22	22
excellently	27	27
excelling	24	24
excels	17	17
excelsior	20	20
excelsiors	21	21
except	19	19