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
backstroke	24	24
backstroker	25	25
backstrokers	26	26
backstrokes	25	25
backswept	25	25
backswimmer	30	30
backswimmers	31	31
backswing	25	25
backswings	26	26
backsword	23	23
backswords	24	24
backtalk	23	23
backtalks	24	24
backtrack	26	26
backtracked	29	29
backtracking	32	32
backtracks	27	27
backup	20	20
backups	21	21
backward	22	22
backwardly	27	27
backwardness	27	27
backwardnesses	29	29
backwards	23	23
backwash	23	23