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
penological	22	22
penoncel	17	17
penoncels	18	18
penstock	19	19
penstocks	20	20
pentacle	16	16
pentacles	17	17
pentarch	17	17
pentarchies	20	20
pentarchs	18	18
pentarchy	20	20
pentatonic	18	18
pentazocine	28	28
pentazocines	29	29
pentomic	18	18
penuche	17	17
penuches	18	18
penuchi	17	17
penuchis	18	18
penuchle	19	19
penuchles	20	20
penuckle	21	21
penuckles	22	22
peppercorn	23	23
peppercorns	24	24