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.

---

Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
backstabber	27	27
backstabbers	28	28
backstabbing	31	31
backstabbings	32	32
backstabs	22	22
backstage	21	21
backstairs	20	20
backstay	20	20
backstays	21	21
backstitch	25	25
backstitched	28	28
backstitches	27	27
backstitching	31	31
backstop	21	21
backstopped	28	28
backstopping	31	31
backstops	22	22
backstories	21	21
backstory	21	21
backstraight	26	26
backstraights	27	27
backstreet	20	20
backstreets	21	21
backstretch	26	26
backstretches	28	28