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
horoscope	17	17
horoscopes	18	18
horrific	16	16
horrifically	24	24
horseback	21	21
horsebacks	22	22
horsecar	13	13
horsecars	14	14
horticultural	22	22
horticulturally	27	27
horticulture	20	20
horticultures	21	21
horticulturist	22	22
horticulturists	23	23
hospice	15	15
hospices	16	16
hotcake	16	16
hotcakes	17	17
hotch	12	12
hotched	15	15
hotches	14	14
hotching	18	18
hotchpot	18	18
hotchpotch	25	25
hotchpotches	27	27