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
ballistic	17	17
ballistically	25	25
ballistics	18	18
balmacaan	20	20
balmacaans	21	21
balsamic	18	18
banausic	16	16
banc	11	11
banco	12	12
bancos	13	13
bancs	12	12
bandicoot	17	17
bandicoots	18	18
bankcard	20	20
bankcards	21	21
bankruptcies	27	27
bankruptcy	27	27
bannock	19	19
bannocks	20	20
barbaric	17	17
barbarically	25	25
barbasco	17	17
barbascoes	19	19
barbascos	18	18
barbecue	18	18