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
outclimb	19	19
outclimbed	22	22
outclimbing	25	25
outclimbs	20	20
outclomb	19	19
outcoach	17	17
outcoached	20	20
outcoaches	19	19
outcoaching	23	23
outcome	14	14
outcomes	15	15
outcompete	20	20
outcompeted	22	22
outcompetes	21	21
outcompeting	25	25
outcook	15	15
outcooked	18	18
outcooking	21	21
outcooks	16	16
outcount	14	14
outcounted	17	17
outcounting	20	20
outcounts	15	15
outcrawl	16	16
outcrawled	19	19