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
polecat	14	14
polecats	15	15
polemic	17	17
polemical	20	20
polemically	25	25
polemicist	20	20
polemicists	21	21
polemicize	29	29
polemicized	31	31
polemicizes	30	30
polemicizing	34	34
polemics	18	18
police	13	13
policed	15	15
policeman	20	20
policemen	20	20
policer	14	14
policers	15	15
polices	14	14
policewoman	25	25
policewomen	25	25
policier	15	15
policiers	16	16
policies	15	15
policing	18	18