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
backcrossed	25	25
backcrosses	24	24
backcrossing	28	28
backdate	19	19
backdated	21	21
backdates	20	20
backdating	24	24
backdoor	19	19
backdown	23	23
backdowns	24	24
backdrop	22	22
backdropped	29	29
backdropping	32	32
backdrops	23	23
backdropt	23	23
backed	17	17
backer	16	16
backers	17	17
backfat	20	20
backfats	21	21
backfield	24	24
backfields	25	25
backfill	23	23
backfilled	26	26
backfilling	29	29