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
peloric	14	14
pelvic	17	17
pelvics	18	18
pelycosaur	20	20
pelycosaurs	21	21
pemican	17	17
pemicans	18	18
pemmican	21	21
pemmicans	22	22
penance	15	15
penanced	17	17
penances	16	16
penancing	20	20
pence	12	12
pencel	14	14
pencels	15	15
penchant	18	18
penchants	19	19
pencil	14	14
penciled	17	17
penciler	16	16
pencilers	17	17
penciling	20	20
pencilings	21	21
pencilled	19	19