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
pencilling	22	22
pencils	15	15
pendencies	19	19
pendency	19	19
penetrance	18	18
penetrances	19	19
penicil	15	15
penicillamine	26	26
penicillamines	27	27
penicillate	20	20
penicillia	19	19
penicillin	20	20
penicillinase	23	23
penicillinases	24	24
penicillins	21	21
penicillium	24	24
penicils	16	16
penitence	17	17
penitences	18	18
pennoncel	19	19
pennoncels	20	20
pennycress	20	20
pennycresses	22	22
penoche	16	16
penoches	17	17