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
handcart	15	15
handcarts	16	16
handclap	19	19
handclaps	20	20
handclasp	20	20
handclasps	21	21
handcraft	19	19
handcrafted	22	22
handcrafting	25	25
handcrafts	20	20
handcraftsman	27	27
handcraftsmen	27	27
handcuff	22	22
handcuffed	25	25
handcuffing	28	28
handcuffs	23	23
handicap	18	18
handicapped	25	25
handicapper	24	24
handicappers	25	25
handicapping	28	28
handicaps	19	19
handicraft	20	20
handicrafter	22	22
handicrafters	23	23