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
outcursing	18	18
outcurve	17	17
outcurves	18	18
outdance	14	14
outdanced	16	16
outdances	15	15
outdancing	19	19
outdistance	17	17
outdistanced	19	19
outdistances	18	18
outdistancing	22	22
outecho	13	13
outechoed	16	16
outechoes	15	15
outechoing	19	19
outercoat	13	13
outercoats	14	14
outercourse	16	16
outercourses	17	17
outface	14	14
outfaced	16	16
outfaces	15	15
outfacing	19	19
outfence	16	16
outfenced	18	18