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
octameters	16	16
octan	9	9
octane	10	10
octanes	11	11
octangle	15	15
octangles	16	16
octanol	12	12
octanols	13	13
octans	10	10
octant	10	10
octantal	13	13
octants	11	11
octapeptide	21	21
octapeptides	22	22
octarchies	18	18
octarchy	18	18
octaval	15	15
octave	13	13
octaves	14	14
octavo	13	13
octavos	14	14
octet	8	8
octets	9	9
octette	10	10
octettes	11	11