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
handicrafts	21	21
handicraftsman	28	28
handicraftsmen	28	28
handkerchief	28	28
handkerchiefs	29	29
handkerchieves	31	31
handpick	22	22
handpicked	25	25
handpicking	28	28
handpicks	23	23
haplontic	19	19
happenchance	30	30
happenchances	31	31
happenstance	25	25
happenstances	26	26
haptenic	17	17
haptic	14	14
haptical	17	17
haptics	15	15
hardback	21	21
hardbacks	22	22
hardcase	14	14
hardcases	15	15
hardcore	14	14
hardcores	15	15