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
ionic	9	9
ionicities	14	14
ionicity	14	14
ionics	10	10
ionospheric	20	20
ionospherically	28	28
iontophoretic	22	22
iotacism	14	14
iotacisms	15	15
ipecac	15	15
ipecacs	16	16
ipecacuanha	24	24
ipecacuanhas	25	25
iracund	13	13
irascibilities	21	21
irascibility	21	21
irascible	16	16
irascibleness	21	21
irascibly	18	18
irenic	10	10
irenical	13	13
irenically	18	18
irenics	11	11
iridescence	19	19
iridescences	20	20