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
microbes	17	17
microbial	19	19
microbian	19	19
microbic	20	20
microbicidal	26	26
microbicide	24	24
microbicides	25	25
microbiologic	28	28
microbiological	31	31
microbiologies	26	26
microbiologist	26	26
microbiologists	27	27
microbiology	26	26
microblog	21	21
microblogging	30	30
microbrew	21	21
microbrewed	24	24
microbrewer	23	23
microbreweries	26	26
microbrewers	24	24
microbrewery	26	26
microbrewing	27	27
microbrews	22	22
microburst	20	20
microbursts	21	21