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
opacities	15	15
opacity	15	15
opalesce	15	15
opalesced	17	17
opalescence	22	22
opalescences	23	23
opalescent	18	18
opalescently	23	23
opalesces	16	16
opalescing	20	20
opencast	15	15
operatic	14	14
operatically	22	22
operatics	15	15
opercele	15	15
operceles	16	16
opercula	16	16
opercular	17	17
operculars	18	18
operculate	18	18
operculated	20	20
opercule	16	16
opercules	17	17
operculum	21	21
operculums	22	22