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
picky	17	17
picloram	18	18
piclorams	19	19
picnic	16	16
picnicked	24	24
picnicker	23	23
picnickers	24	24
picnicking	27	27
picnicky	24	24
picnics	17	17
picogram	19	19
picograms	20	20
picolin	15	15
picoline	16	16
picolines	17	17
picolins	16	16
picomole	18	18
picomoles	19	19
picornavirus	24	24
picornaviruses	26	26
picosecond	21	21
picoseconds	22	22
picot	11	11
picoted	14	14
picotee	13	13