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
politicks	20	20
politico	15	15
politicoes	17	17
politicos	16	16
politics	15	15
pollack	19	19
pollacks	20	20
pollical	17	17
pollices	16	16
pollinic	17	17
pollock	19	19
pollocks	20	20
polyacrylamide	30	30
polyacrylamides	31	31
polyadic	18	18
polyalcohol	24	24
polyalcohols	25	25
polyatomic	22	22
polycarbonate	26	26
polycarbonates	27	27
polycentric	24	24
polycentrism	25	25
polycentrisms	26	26
polychaete	21	21
polychaetes	22	22