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
helitack	18	18
helitacks	19	19
hellacious	18	18
hellaciously	23	23
hellcat	14	14
hellcats	15	15
helminthic	22	22
hemacytometer	26	26
hemacytometers	27	27
hematic	15	15
hematics	16	16
hematinic	18	18
hematinics	19	19
hematitic	17	17
hematocrit	18	18
hematocrits	19	19
hematologic	22	22
hematological	25	25
hematopoietic	24	24
hemerocallis	22	22
hemerocallises	24	24
hemiacetal	19	19
hemiacetals	20	20
hemic	13	13
hemicellulose	25	25