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
backboard	23	23
backboards	24	24
backbone	22	22
backboned	24	24
backbones	23	23
backbreaker	28	28
backbreakers	29	29
backbreaking	32	32
backcast	21	21
backcasts	22	22
backchat	23	23
backchats	24	24
backcloth	25	25
backcloths	26	26
backcomb	27	27
backcombed	30	30
backcombing	33	33
backcombs	28	28
backcountries	28	28
backcountry	28	28
backcourt	23	23
backcourtman	30	30
backcourtmen	30	30
backcourts	24	24
backcross	22	22