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
mercerising	20	20
mercerization	29	29
mercerizations	30	30
mercerize	24	24
mercerized	26	26
mercerizes	25	25
mercerizing	29	29
mercers	13	13
mercery	15	15
merces	12	12
merch	13	13
merchandise	21	21
merchandised	23	23
merchandiser	22	22
merchandisers	23	23
merchandises	22	22
merchandising	26	26
merchandize	30	30
merchandized	32	32
merchandizes	31	31
merchandizing	35	35
merchant	17	17
merchantability	30	30
merchantable	25	25
merchanted	20	20