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
backfills	24	24
backfire	21	21
backfired	23	23
backfires	22	22
backfiring	26	26
backfit	20	20
backfits	21	21
backfitted	24	24
backfitting	27	27
backflip	25	25
backflipped	32	32
backflipping	35	35
backflips	26	26
backflow	25	25
backflows	26	26
backgammon	29	29
backgammons	30	30
background	25	25
backgrounder	27	27
backgrounders	28	28
backhand	22	22
backhanded	25	25
backhandedly	30	30
backhander	24	24
backhanders	25	25