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
berceuse	15	15
berceuses	16	16
bernicle	16	16
bernicles	17	17
bescorch	19	19
bescorched	22	22
bescorches	21	21
bescorching	25	25
bescour	14	14
bescoured	17	17
bescouring	20	20
bescours	15	15
bescreen	15	15
bescreened	18	18
bescreening	21	21
bescreens	16	16
beseech	15	15
beseeched	18	18
beseeches	17	17
beseeching	21	21
beseechingly	26	26
besmirch	19	19
besmirched	22	22
besmirches	21	21
besmirching	25	25