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
hawfinches	24	24
haycock	21	21
haycocks	22	22
hayrack	18	18
hayracks	19	19
hayrick	18	18
hayricks	19	19
haystack	19	19
haystacks	20	20
headache	16	16
headaches	17	17
headachey	19	19
headachier	18	18
headachiest	19	19
headachy	18	18
headcheese	18	18
headcheeses	19	19
headlock	19	19
headlocks	20	20
headpiece	18	18
headpieces	19	19
headrace	14	14
headraces	15	15
headscarf	18	18
headspace	18	18