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
matchless	18	18
matchlessly	23	23
matchlock	25	25
matchlocks	26	26
matchmaker	25	25
matchmakers	26	26
matchmaking	29	29
matchmakings	30	30
matchstick	25	25
matchsticks	26	26
matchup	19	19
matchups	20	20
matchwood	21	21
matchwoods	22	22
materialistic	20	20
mathematic	21	21
mathematical	24	24
mathematically	29	29
mathematician	25	25
mathematicians	26	26
mathematics	22	22
matriarch	17	17
matriarchal	20	20
matriarchate	20	20
matriarchates	21	21