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
explicates	24	24
explicating	28	28
explication	26	26
explications	27	27
explicative	29	29
explicatively	34	34
explicator	24	24
explicators	25	25
explicatory	27	27
explicit	22	22
explicitly	27	27
explicitness	27	27
explicitnesses	29	29
explicits	23	23
expressionistic	29	29
expunction	26	26
expunctions	27	27
exscind	19	19
exscinded	22	22
exscinding	25	25
exscinds	20	20
exsecant	19	19
exsecants	20	20
exsect	16	16
exsected	19	19