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
hotchpots	19	19
housecarl	16	16
housecarls	17	17
houseclean	18	18
housecleaned	21	21
housecleaning	24	24
housecleanings	25	25
housecleans	19	19
housecoat	15	15
housecoats	16	16
hovercraft	22	22
huarache	16	16
huaraches	17	17
huaracho	16	16
huarachos	17	17
hubcap	18	18
hubcaps	19	19
hubristic	18	18
huck	14	14
huckaback	29	29
huckabacks	30	30
hucked	17	17
hucking	20	20
huckle	17	17
huckleberries	27	27