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
oncologists	18	18
oncology	17	17
oncoming	18	18
oncomings	19	19
oneiric	11	11
oneirically	19	19
oneiromancies	21	21
oneiromancy	21	21
onomastic	16	16
onomastically	24	24
onomastician	20	20
onomasticians	21	21
onomastics	17	17
onomatopoeic	22	22
onomatopoetic	23	23
onscreen	13	13
ontic	9	9
ontically	17	17
ontogenetic	18	18
ontogenetically	26	26
ontological	19	19
ontologically	24	24
onychophoran	26	26
onychophorans	27	27
oocyst	11	11