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
orchid	12	12
orchidaceous	22	22
orchidlike	21	21
orchids	13	13
orchiectomies	24	24
orchiectomy	24	24
orchil	12	12
orchilla	15	15
orchillas	16	16
orchils	13	13
orchis	11	11
orchises	13	13
orchitic	16	16
orchitis	13	13
orchitises	15	15
orcin	9	9
orcinol	12	12
orcinols	13	13
orcins	10	10
orcs	7	7
ordinance	15	15
ordinances	16	16
ordnance	14	14
ordnances	15	15
ordonnance	17	17