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
ascidium	16	16
ascites	10	10
ascitic	13	13
asclepiad	17	17
asclepiads	18	18
ascocarp	17	17
ascocarpic	22	22
ascocarps	18	18
ascogonia	15	15
ascogonium	20	20
ascomycete	21	21
ascomycetes	22	22
ascomycetous	24	24
ascon	9	9
asconoid	13	13
ascons	10	10
ascorbate	15	15
ascorbates	16	16
ascorbic	17	17
ascospore	15	15
ascospores	16	16
ascosporic	19	19
ascot	8	8
ascots	9	9
ascribable	20	20