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
locksmiths	23	23
lockstep	19	19
locksteps	20	20
lockstitch	23	23
lockstitches	25	25
lockup	18	18
lockups	19	19
loco	8	8
locoed	11	11
locoes	10	10
locofoco	18	18
locofocos	19	19
locoing	14	14
locoism	14	14
locoisms	15	15
locomote	15	15
locomoted	17	17
locomotes	16	16
locomoting	20	20
locomotion	18	18
locomotions	19	19
locomotive	21	21
locomotives	22	22
locomotor	16	16
locomotory	19	19