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
bacteriophages	27	27
bacteriophagies	28	28
bacteriophagy	28	28
bacteriostases	20	20
bacteriostasis	20	20
bacteriostat	18	18
bacteriostatic	23	23
bacteriostats	19	19
bacterium	19	19
bacteriuria	18	18
bacteriurias	19	19
bacterization	29	29
bacterizations	30	30
bacterize	24	24
bacterized	26	26
bacterizes	25	25
bacterizing	29	29
bacteroid	16	16
bacteroids	17	17
bacula	14	14
baculine	17	17
baculum	19	19
baculums	20	20
bailiwick	23	23
bailiwicks	24	24