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
balaclava	21	21
balaclavas	22	22
balance	15	15
balanced	17	17
balancer	16	16
balancers	17	17
balances	16	16
balancing	20	20
balconied	18	18
balconies	17	17
balcony	17	17
baldachin	20	20
baldachino	21	21
baldachinos	22	22
baldachins	21	21
baldric	15	15
baldrick	20	20
baldricks	21	21
baldrics	16	16
balladic	17	17
ballcarrier	19	19
ballcarriers	20	20
ballcock	23	23
ballcocks	24	24
balletic	16	16