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
phthisics	19	19
phycocyanin	28	28
phycoerythrin	28	28
phycoerythrins	29	29
phycological	29	29
phycologies	24	24
phycologist	24	24
phycologists	25	25
phycology	24	24
phycomycete	29	29
phycomycetes	30	30
phycomycetous	32	32
phylacteries	23	23
phylactery	23	23
phyletic	19	19
phyletically	27	27
phylic	17	17
phylloclade	25	25
phylloclades	26	26
phyllotactic	27	27
phylogenetic	26	26
physic	16	16
physical	19	19
physicalism	25	25
physicalisms	26	26