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
pericope	17	17
pericopes	18	18
pericrania	17	17
pericranial	19	19
pericranium	22	22
pericycle	21	21
pericycles	22	22
pericyclic	25	25
peridotic	16	16
peridotitic	18	18
periodic	15	15
periodical	18	18
periodically	23	23
periodicals	19	19
periodicities	20	20
periodicity	20	20
periodontics	20	20
perionychia	22	22
perionychium	27	27
periotic	14	14
peripatetic	20	20
peripatetically	28	28
periphrastic	23	23
periphytic	23	23
periplasmic	24	24