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
orbiculate	18	18
orc	6	6
orca	7	7
orcas	8	8
orcein	10	10
orceins	11	11
orchard	13	13
orchardist	16	16
orchardists	17	17
orchards	14	14
orchestra	14	14
orchestral	16	16
orchestrally	21	21
orchestras	15	15
orchestrate	16	16
orchestrated	18	18
orchestrater	17	17
orchestraters	18	18
orchestrates	17	17
orchestrating	21	21
orchestration	19	19
orchestrational	22	22
orchestrations	20	20
orchestrator	17	17
orchestrators	18	18