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
nicotiana	14	14
nicotianas	15	15
nicotin	12	12
nicotinamide	21	21
nicotinamides	22	22
nicotine	13	13
nicotines	14	14
nicotinic	17	17
nicotins	13	13
nictate	11	11
nictated	13	13
nictates	12	12
nictating	16	16
nictitate	13	13
nictitated	15	15
nictitates	14	14
nictitating	18	18
nidicolous	17	17
nidification	21	21
nidifications	22	22
niece	9	9
nieces	10	10
nightcap	19	19
nightcaps	20	20
nightclothes	23	23