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
lectern	12	12
lecterns	13	13
lectin	11	11
lectins	12	12
lection	12	12
lectionaries	17	17
lectionary	17	17
lections	13	13
lector	10	10
lectors	11	11
lectotype	18	18
lectotypes	19	19
lecture	12	12
lectured	14	14
lecturer	13	13
lecturers	14	14
lectures	13	13
lectureship	21	21
lectureships	22	22
lecturing	17	17
lecythi	15	15
lecythis	16	16
lecythus	17	17
leech	11	11
leeched	14	14