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
ostracising	17	17
ostracism	15	15
ostracisms	16	16
ostracize	21	21
ostracized	23	23
ostracizes	22	22
ostracizing	26	26
ostracod	12	12
ostracode	13	13
ostracoderm	18	18
ostracoderms	19	19
ostracodes	14	14
ostracods	13	13
ostracon	12	12
ostrich	12	12
ostriches	14	14
ostrichlike	21	21
otalgic	13	13
otic	7	7
otitic	9	9
otocyst	12	12
otocystic	17	17
otocysts	13	13
otolithic	15	15
otologic	14	14