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
hiccough	21	21
hiccoughed	24	24
hiccoughing	27	27
hiccoughs	22	22
hiccup	18	18
hiccuped	21	21
hiccuping	24	24
hiccupped	25	25
hiccupping	28	28
hiccups	19	19
hiccupy	21	21
hick	13	13
hicker	15	15
hickest	16	16
hickey	17	17
hickeys	18	18
hickie	15	15
hickies	16	16
hickish	18	18
hickories	18	18
hickory	18	18
hicks	14	14
hidrotic	14	14
hidrotics	15	15
hierarch	15	15