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
heterocercal	21	21
heterochromatic	28	28
heterochromatin	26	26
heteroclite	17	17
heteroclites	18	18
heterocycle	22	22
heterocycles	23	23
heterocyclic	26	26
heterocyclics	27	27
heterocyst	17	17
heterocystous	21	21
heterocysts	18	18
heteroecious	18	18
heteroecism	19	19
heterogametic	23	23
heterogonic	19	19
heterokaryotic	25	25
heterolytic	19	19
heteromorphic	26	26
heterosocial	18	18
heterothallic	22	22
heterotic	14	14
heterotopic	19	19
heterotrophic	23	23
heterotypic	21	21