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
oocysts	12	12
oocyte	11	11
oocytes	12	12
oogenetic	15	15
oolachan	15	15
oolachans	16	16
oolichan	15	15
oolichans	16	16
oolitic	11	11
oologic	13	13
oomiac	12	12
oomiack	17	17
oomiacks	18	18
oomiacs	13	13
oophorectomies	25	25
oophorectomy	25	25
oophytic	18	18
oosporic	14	14
ootheca	12	12
oothecae	13	13
oothecal	14	14
opacified	19	19
opacifies	18	18
opacify	18	18
opacifying	24	24