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
piercers	14	14
pierces	13	13
piercing	17	17
piercingly	22	22
piercings	18	18
pietistic	15	15
pietistically	23	23
piezoelectric	32	32
piezometric	29	29
piggyback	28	28
piggybacked	31	31
piggybacking	34	34
piggybacks	29	29
pigstick	20	20
pigsticked	23	23
pigsticker	22	22
pigstickers	23	23
pigsticking	26	26
pigsticks	21	21
pilchard	18	18
pilchards	19	19
pilgarlic	19	19
pilgarlics	20	20
pillock	19	19
pillocks	20	20