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
nickelling	23	23
nickelodeon	22	22
nickelodeons	23	23
nickels	16	16
nicker	14	14
nickered	17	17
nickering	20	20
nickers	15	15
nicking	18	18
nickle	15	15
nickled	17	17
nickles	16	16
nickling	20	20
nicknack	24	24
nicknacks	25	25
nickname	20	20
nicknamed	22	22
nicknamer	21	21
nicknamers	22	22
nicknames	21	21
nicknaming	25	25
nicks	13	13
nicoise	11	11
nicol	10	10
nicols	11	11