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
pibroch	18	18
pibrochs	19	19
pic	9	9
pica	10	10
picacho	18	18
picachos	19	19
picador	14	14
picadores	16	16
picadors	15	15
pical	12	12
picante	14	14
picara	12	12
picaras	13	13
picaresque	26	26
picaresques	27	27
picaro	12	12
picaroon	15	15
picarooned	18	18
picarooning	21	21
picaroons	16	16
picaros	13	13
picas	11	11
picayune	18	18
picayunes	19	19
picayunish	22	22