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
intercostal	16	16
intercostals	17	17
intercountry	20	20
intercounty	19	19
intercouple	20	20
intercoupled	22	22
intercouples	21	21
intercoupling	25	25
intercourse	16	16
intercourses	17	17
intercrater	15	15
intercrop	16	16
intercropped	23	23
intercropping	26	26
intercrops	17	17
intercross	14	14
intercrossed	17	17
intercrosses	16	16
intercrossing	20	20
intercultural	21	21
interculturally	26	26
interculture	19	19
intercultures	20	20
intercurrent	18	18
intercut	13	13