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
merchanting	23	23
merchantman	24	24
merchantmen	24	24
merchants	18	18
merches	15	15
mercies	13	13
merciful	19	19
mercifully	24	24
mercifulness	24	24
merciless	16	16
mercilessly	21	21
mercilessness	21	21
mercs	11	11
mercurial	17	17
mercurially	22	22
mercurialness	22	22
mercurials	18	18
mercuric	18	18
mercuries	16	16
mercurous	17	17
mercury	16	16
mercy	13	13
meretricious	19	19
meretriciously	24	24
mergence	17	17