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
petulances	19	19
petulancies	20	20
petulancy	20	20
phagocyte	21	21
phagocytes	22	22
phagocytic	25	25
phagocytize	32	32
phagocytized	34	34
phagocytizes	33	33
phagocytizing	37	37
phagocytose	23	23
phagocytosed	25	25
phagocytoses	24	24
phagocytosing	28	28
phagocytosis	24	24
phagocytotic	27	27
phallic	17	17
phallically	25	25
phallicism	23	23
phallicisms	24	24
phallocentric	27	27
phallocentrism	28	28
phallocentrisms	29	29
phallocratic	25	25
phantasmagoric	28	28