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
lactalbumins	25	25
lactam	13	13
lactams	14	14
lactary	13	13
lactase	11	11
lactases	12	12
lactate	11	11
lactated	13	13
lactates	12	12
lactating	16	16
lactation	14	14
lactational	17	17
lactations	15	15
lacteal	12	12
lacteals	13	13
lactean	12	12
lacteous	13	13
lactic	13	13
lactiferous	19	19
lactitol	13	13
lactitols	14	14
lactobacilli	24	24
lactobacillus	26	26
lactogenic	20	20
lactoglobulin	26	26