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
pickaxed	26	26
pickaxes	25	25
pickaxing	29	29
picked	17	17
pickeer	17	17
pickeered	20	20
pickeering	23	23
pickeers	18	18
picker	16	16
pickerel	19	19
pickerels	20	20
pickerelweed	27	27
pickerelweeds	28	28
pickers	17	17
picket	16	16
picketboat	23	23
picketboats	24	24
picketed	19	19
picketer	18	18
picketers	19	19
picketing	22	22
pickets	17	17
pickier	17	17
pickiest	18	18
pickiness	20	20