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
mentalistic	19	19
mephitic	19	19
merc	10	10
mercado	14	14
mercados	15	15
mercantile	18	18
mercantilism	23	23
mercantilisms	24	24
mercantilist	20	20
mercantilistic	25	25
mercantilists	21	21
mercaptan	19	19
mercaptans	20	20
mercapto	17	17
mercaptopurine	28	28
mercaptopurines	29	29
mercenaries	18	18
mercenarily	21	21
mercenariness	21	21
mercenary	18	18
mercer	12	12
merceries	15	15
mercerise	15	15
mercerised	17	17
mercerises	16	16