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
picotees	14	14
picoting	17	17
picots	12	12
picowave	21	21
picowaved	23	23
picowaves	22	22
picowaving	26	26
picquet	23	23
picquets	24	24
picrate	13	13
picrated	15	15
picrates	14	14
picric	15	15
picrite	13	13
picrites	14	14
picritic	17	17
picrotoxin	24	24
picrotoxins	25	25
pics	10	10
pictogram	20	20
pictograms	21	21
pictograph	23	23
pictographic	28	28
pictographies	26	26
pictographs	24	24