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
ponce	12	12
ponced	14	14
ponces	13	13
poncho	15	15
ponchoed	18	18
ponchos	16	16
poncing	17	17
pontific	18	18
pontifical	21	21
pontifically	26	26
pontificals	22	22
pontificate	21	21
pontificated	23	23
pontificates	22	22
pontificating	26	26
pontification	24	24
pontifications	25	25
pontificator	22	22
pontificators	23	23
pontifices	20	20
pooch	13	13
pooched	16	16
pooches	15	15
pooching	19	19
popcorn	17	17