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
ascension	14	14
ascensional	17	17
ascensions	15	15
ascensive	17	17
ascent	10	10
ascents	11	11
ascertain	13	13
ascertainable	21	21
ascertained	16	16
ascertaining	19	19
ascertainment	21	21
ascertainments	22	22
ascertains	14	14
asceses	10	10
ascesis	10	10
ascetic	13	13
ascetical	16	16
ascetically	21	21
asceticism	19	19
asceticisms	20	20
ascetics	14	14
asci	7	7
ascidia	11	11
ascidian	13	13
ascidians	14	14