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
maniacal	16	16
maniacally	21	21
maniacs	14	14
manic	12	12
manically	20	20
manicotti	16	16
manics	13	13
manicure	16	16
manicured	18	18
manicures	17	17
manicuring	21	21
manicurist	18	18
manicurists	19	19
manioc	13	13
manioca	14	14
maniocas	15	15
maniocs	14	14
manneristic	19	19
mannitic	16	16
manometric	20	20
manometrically	28	28
manpack	21	21
manscape	18	18
manscaped	20	20
manscapes	19	19