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
ophitic	15	15
ophthalmic	24	24
ophthalmologic	31	31
ophthalmoscope	31	31
ophthalmoscopes	32	32
ophthalmoscopic	35	35
ophthalmoscopy	33	33
opisthobranch	27	27
opisthobranchs	28	28
opportunistic	24	24
opsonic	14	14
optic	11	11
optical	14	14
optically	19	19
optician	15	15
opticians	16	16
opticist	14	14
opticists	15	15
optics	12	12
optimistic	19	19
optimistically	27	27
optoelectronic	25	25
optoelectronics	26	26
optokinetic	22	22
optometric	19	19