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
outbacks	19	19
outbalance	19	19
outbalanced	21	21
outbalances	20	20
outbalancing	24	24
outbitch	17	17
outbitched	20	20
outbitches	19	19
outbitching	23	23
outcall	13	13
outcalls	14	14
outcaper	15	15
outcapered	18	18
outcapering	21	21
outcapers	16	16
outcast	11	11
outcaste	12	12
outcasteing	18	18
outcastes	13	13
outcasts	12	12
outcatch	17	17
outcatches	19	19
outcatching	23	23
outcaught	18	18
outcavil	17	17