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
nacho	11	11
nachos	12	12
nacre	9	9
nacred	11	11
nacreous	13	13
nacres	10	10
nanocrystal	19	19
nanocrystalline	25	25
nanocrystals	20	20
nanomachine	22	22
nanomachines	23	23
nanoparticle	21	21
nanoparticles	22	22
nanoscale	15	15
nanosecond	17	17
nanoseconds	18	18
nanostructure	20	20
nanostructured	22	22
nanostructures	21	21
nanotech	15	15
nanotechnology	27	27
nanotechs	16	16
naphthenic	22	22
narc	8	8
narcein	12	12