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
licensing	17	17
licensor	13	13
licensors	14	14
licensure	15	15
licensures	16	16
licente	12	12
licentiate	15	15
licentiates	16	16
licentious	16	16
licentiously	21	21
licentiousness	21	21
lich	10	10
lichee	12	12
lichees	13	13
lichen	13	13
lichened	16	16
lichenin	16	16
lichening	19	19
lichenins	17	17
lichenological	28	28
lichenologist	23	23
lichenologists	24	24
lichenology	23	23
lichenous	17	17
lichens	14	14