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
participle	20	20
participles	21	21
particle	15	15
particleboard	24	24
particleboards	25	25
particles	16	16
particular	18	18
particularise	21	21
particularised	23	23
particularises	22	22
particularising	26	26
particularism	24	24
particularisms	25	25
particularist	21	21
particularistic	26	26
particularists	22	22
particularities	23	23
particularity	23	23
particularize	30	30
particularized	32	32
particularizes	31	31
particularizing	35	35
particularly	23	23
particulars	19	19
particulate	19	19