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
leeches	13	13
leeching	17	17
leechlike	20	20
legacies	14	14
legacy	14	14
legalistic	17	17
legalistically	25	25
legitimacies	21	21
legitimacy	21	21
lemniscal	18	18
lemniscate	18	18
lemniscates	19	19
lemnisci	16	16
lemniscus	18	18
lenience	14	14
leniences	15	15
leniencies	16	16
leniency	16	16
lentic	11	11
lenticel	14	14
lenticels	15	15
lenticular	17	17
lenticule	16	16
lenticules	17	17
leprechaun	21	21