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
perisarc	14	14
perisarcs	15	15
periscope	18	18
periscopes	19	19
periscopic	22	22
perissodactyl	23	23
perissodactyls	24	24
peristaltic	18	18
perithecia	18	18
perithecial	20	20
perithecium	23	23
peritrichous	21	21
peritrichously	26	26
perlitic	15	15
permaculture	24	24
permacultures	25	25
permanence	21	21
permanences	22	22
permanencies	23	23
permanency	23	23
pernickety	23	23
peroxidic	23	23
perpendicular	26	26
perpendicularly	31	31
perpendiculars	27	27