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
lycanthropy	25	25
lycea	11	11
lycee	11	11
lycees	12	12
lyceum	16	16
lyceums	17	17
lych	12	12
lychee	14	14
lychees	15	15
lyches	14	14
lychgate	18	18
lychgates	19	19
lychnis	16	16
lychnises	18	18
lycopene	18	18
lycopenes	19	19
lycopod	17	17
lycopodium	24	24
lycopodiums	25	25
lycopods	18	18
lycopsid	18	18
lycopsids	19	19
lymphatic	23	23
lymphatically	31	31
lymphatics	24	24