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
phenocrysts	22	22
phenolic	18	18
phenolics	19	19
phenological	25	25
phenologically	30	30
phenomenalistic	29	29
phenotypic	24	24
phenotypical	27	27
phenotypically	32	32
phenylic	20	20
phenylketonuric	33	33
philanthropic	28	28
philanthropical	31	31
philatelic	20	20
philatelically	28	28
philharmonic	27	27
philharmonics	28	28
philhellenic	26	26
philippic	24	24
philippics	25	25
philological	25	25
philologically	30	30
philosophic	25	25
philosophical	28	28
philosophically	33	33