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
parricides	17	17
parritch	16	16
parritches	18	18
parsec	12	12
parsecs	13	13
parsonic	15	15
parthenocarpic	29	29
parthenocarpy	27	27
parthenogenetic	27	27
parthenogenic	25	25
participant	21	21
participants	22	22
participate	20	20
participated	22	22
participates	21	21
participating	25	25
participation	23	23
participational	26	26
participations	24	24
participative	26	26
participator	21	21
participators	22	22
participatory	24	24
participial	21	21
participially	26	26