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
nucleoid	15	15
nucleoids	16	16
nucleolar	16	16
nucleole	15	15
nucleoles	16	16
nucleoli	15	15
nucleolus	17	17
nucleon	14	14
nucleonic	19	19
nucleonics	20	20
nucleons	15	15
nucleophile	23	23
nucleophiles	24	24
nucleophilic	27	27
nucleophilicity	32	32
nucleoplasm	24	24
nucleoplasmic	29	29
nucleoplasms	25	25
nucleoprotein	23	23
nucleoproteins	24	24
nucleoside	17	17
nucleosides	18	18
nucleosomal	21	21
nucleosome	19	19
nucleosomes	20	20