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
polychotomies	27	27
polychotomous	28	28
polychotomy	27	27
polychromatic	30	30
polychrome	24	24
polychromed	26	26
polychromes	25	25
polychromies	26	26
polychroming	29	29
polychromy	26	26
polycistronic	26	26
polyclinic	24	24
polyclinics	25	25
polyclonal	22	22
polycot	16	16
polycots	17	17
polycrystal	23	23
polycrystalline	29	29
polycrystals	24	24
polycyclic	28	28
polycystic	24	24
polycythaemia	29	29
polycythaemias	30	30
polycythemia	28	28
polycythemias	29	29