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
pillowcase	21	21
pillowcases	22	22
pilocarpine	22	22
pilocarpines	23	23
pincer	13	13
pincerlike	22	22
pincers	14	14
pinch	14	14
pinchbeck	28	28
pinchbecks	29	29
pinchbug	23	23
pinchbugs	24	24
pincheck	24	24
pinchecks	25	25
pinched	17	17
pincher	16	16
pinchers	17	17
pinches	16	16
pinching	20	20
pinchpenny	26	26
pincurl	16	16
pincurls	17	17
pincushion	21	21
pincushions	22	22
pinealectomies	25	25