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
infected	16	16
infecter	15	15
infecters	16	16
infecting	19	19
infection	17	17
infections	18	18
infectious	18	18
infectiously	23	23
infectiousness	23	23
infective	20	20
infectivities	24	24
infectivity	24	24
infector	15	15
infectors	16	16
infects	14	14
infecund	18	18
infelicities	20	20
infelicitous	21	21
infelicitously	26	26
infelicity	20	20
inference	17	17
inferences	18	18
inflect	15	15
inflectable	23	23
inflected	18	18