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
matriarchies	20	20
matriarchs	18	18
matriarchy	20	20
matric	12	12
matrices	14	14
matricidal	18	18
matricide	16	16
matricides	17	17
matrics	13	13
matriculant	20	20
matriculants	21	21
matriculate	19	19
matriculated	21	21
matriculates	20	20
matriculating	24	24
matriculation	22	22
matriculations	23	23
matronymic	22	22
matronymics	23	23
mattock	17	17
mattocks	18	18
maulstick	21	21
maulsticks	22	22
maverick	22	22
mavericks	23	23