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
exigence	21	21
exigences	22	22
exigencies	23	23
exigency	23	23
exilic	17	17
existence	20	20
existences	21	21
exobiological	30	30
exocarp	20	20
exocarps	21	21
exocrine	19	19
exocrines	20	20
exocyclic	28	28
exocytic	23	23
exocytoses	22	22
exocytosis	22	22
exocytotic	25	25
exoergic	20	20
exoerythrocytic	34	34
exogamic	23	23
exogenic	21	21
exonic	17	17
exonuclease	24	24
exonucleases	25	25
exophthalmic	33	33