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
pesticide	16	16
pesticides	17	17
pestilence	18	18
pestilences	19	19
petcock	20	20
petcocks	21	21
petechia	16	16
petechiae	17	17
petechial	18	18
petrifaction	22	22
petrifactions	23	23
petrification	23	23
petrifications	24	24
petrochemical	28	28
petrogenetic	21	21
petrographic	25	25
petrographical	28	28
petrolic	15	15
petrologic	19	19
petrological	22	22
petrologically	27	27
petticoat	15	15
petticoated	18	18
petticoats	16	16
petulance	18	18