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
backpacks	29	29
backpedal	24	24
backpedaled	27	27
backpedaling	30	30
backpedalled	29	29
backpedalling	32	32
backpedals	25	25
backrest	18	18
backrests	19	19
backroom	21	21
backrooms	22	22
backrush	21	21
backrushes	23	23
backs	15	15
backsaw	20	20
backsaws	21	21
backscatter	24	24
backscattering	30	30
backscatters	25	25
backseat	18	18
backseats	19	19
backset	17	17
backsets	18	18
backside	19	19
backsides	20	20