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
oligoclases	18	18
oligodendrocyte	26	26
oligomeric	19	19
oligonucleotide	25	25
oligopolistic	23	23
oligopsonistic	24	24
oligosaccharide	27	27
oligotrophic	23	23
oliguric	15	15
olivaceous	19	19
olivinic	17	17
olivinitic	19	19
omicron	14	14
omicrons	15	15
omniarch	17	17
omniarchs	18	18
omnicide	16	16
omnicides	17	17
omnicompetence	31	31
omnicompetences	32	32
omnicompetent	27	27
omnidirectional	25	25
omnific	17	17
omnificent	21	21
omnipotence	22	22