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
outcrawling	22	22
outcrawls	17	17
outcried	13	13
outcries	12	12
outcrop	14	14
outcropped	21	21
outcropping	24	24
outcrops	15	15
outcross	12	12
outcrossed	15	15
outcrosses	14	14
outcrossing	18	18
outcrow	14	14
outcrowd	16	16
outcrowded	19	19
outcrowding	22	22
outcrowds	17	17
outcrowed	17	17
outcrowing	20	20
outcrows	15	15
outcry	12	12
outcrying	18	18
outcurse	13	13
outcursed	15	15
outcurses	14	14