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
placebos	18	18
placed	14	14
placeholder	22	22
placeholders	23	23
placekick	27	27
placekicked	30	30
placekicker	29	29
placekickers	30	30
placekicking	33	33
placekicks	28	28
placeless	17	17
placelessly	22	22
placelessness	22	22
placeman	19	19
placemat	18	18
placemats	19	19
placemen	19	19
placement	20	20
placements	21	21
placenta	16	16
placentae	17	17
placental	18	18
placentals	19	19
placentas	17	17
placentation	21	21