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
nutcracker	22	22
nutcrackers	23	23
nuthatch	17	17
nuthatches	19	19
nutpick	19	19
nutpicks	20	20
nutraceutical	23	23
nutraceuticals	24	24
nutriceutical	23	23
nutriceuticals	24	24
nyctalopia	20	20
nyctalopias	21	21
nympholeptic	30	30
nymphomaniac	30	30
nymphomaniacal	33	33
nymphomaniacs	31	31
nystagmic	20	20
oarlock	15	15
oarlocks	16	16
oatcake	14	14
oatcakes	15	15
obconic	17	17
obcordate	16	16
obduracies	18	18
obduracy	18	18