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
phonologically	30	30
phonotactic	23	23
phonotactics	24	24
phoretic	16	16
phosphatic	23	23
phosphatidic	26	26
phosphocreatine	29	29
phosphoresce	25	25
phosphoresced	27	27
phosphorescence	32	32
phosphorescent	28	28
phosphoresces	26	26
phosphorescing	30	30
phosphoric	23	23
phosphoritic	25	25
phosphorolytic	30	30
photic	14	14
photically	22	22
photics	15	15
photobiologic	27	27
photobiological	30	30
photocathode	23	23
photocathodes	24	24
photocell	19	19
photocells	20	20