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
backwashed	26	26
backwashes	25	25
backwashing	29	29
backwater	22	22
backwaters	23	23
backwind	23	23
backwinded	26	26
backwinding	29	29
backwinds	24	24
backwood	22	22
backwoods	23	23
backwoodsier	26	26
backwoodsiest	27	27
backwoodsman	30	30
backwoodsmen	30	30
backwoodsy	26	26
backwrap	24	24
backwraps	25	25
backyard	21	21
backyards	22	22
baclofen	19	19
baclofens	20	20
bacon	12	12
bacons	13	13
bacteremia	19	19