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
gestical	14	14
gesticulant	19	19
gesticulate	18	18
gesticulated	20	20
gesticulates	19	19
gesticulating	23	23
gesticulation	21	21
gesticulations	22	22
gesticulative	24	24
gesticulator	19	19
gesticulators	20	20
gesticulatory	22	22
gigantic	16	16
gigantically	24	24
gimcrack	23	23
gimcrackeries	28	28
gimcrackery	28	28
gimcracks	24	24
gimmick	22	22
gimmicked	25	25
gimmicking	28	28
gimmickries	26	26
gimmickry	26	26
gimmicks	23	23
gimmicky	25	25