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
pickinesses	22	22
picking	20	20
pickings	21	21
pickle	17	17
pickled	19	19
pickler	18	18
picklers	19	19
pickles	18	18
pickleweed	25	25
pickleweeds	26	26
pickling	22	22
picklock	26	26
picklocks	27	27
pickoff	23	23
pickoffs	24	24
pickpocket	30	30
pickpockets	31	31
pickproof	25	25
picks	15	15
pickthank	26	26
pickthanks	27	27
pickup	20	20
pickups	21	21
pickwick	28	28
pickwicks	29	29