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
barbecued	20	20
barbecuer	19	19
barbecuers	20	20
barbecues	19	19
barbecuing	23	23
barbican	18	18
barbicans	19	19
barbicel	18	18
barbicels	19	19
barca	11	11
barcarole	16	16
barcaroles	17	17
barcarolle	18	18
barcarolles	19	19
barcas	12	12
barchan	16	16
barchans	17	17
barcode	14	14
barcodes	15	15
bardic	13	13
bareback	21	21
barebacked	24	24
barefaced	19	19
barefacedly	24	24
barefacedness	24	24