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
bacteremias	20	20
bacteremic	22	22
bacteria	14	14
bacterial	16	16
bacterially	21	21
bacterias	15	15
bactericidal	23	23
bactericide	21	21
bactericides	22	22
bacterin	15	15
bacterins	16	16
bacteriocidal	24	24
bacteriocide	22	22
bacteriocides	23	23
bacteriocin	21	21
bacteriocins	22	22
bacteriologic	25	25
bacteriological	28	28
bacteriologist	23	23
bacteriologists	24	24
bacteriology	23	23
bacteriolyses	22	22
bacteriolysis	22	22
bacteriolytic	25	25
bacteriophage	26	26